Jenn Donahue, PhD, is a USA TODAY bestselling author, retired U.S. Navy Captain, and civil engineer whose career spans combat zones and large-scale engineering projects. During her 27 years of military service, she built a bridge across the Euphrates River during the Iraq War, commanded an 800-person battalion in Afghanistan, and served as Commodore of a 1,800-person regiment.
An international keynote speaker, Jenn draws on that experience to help leaders prepare for pressure, navigate change, and build trust before it is tested. Her talks bring together lessons from military service, engineering, and her own journey of growth and leadership to give audiences practical tools they can put to work immediately in their careers and everyday lives.
Jenn is the founder of JL Donahue Engineering, Inc. and Dare to Rise. She also lectures at UC Berkeley, UCLA, and Cal Poly.



“Practical & actionable. Jenn's experience provides a unique perspective on managing hyper-growth teams.”
“Practical & actionable. Jenn's experience provides a unique perspective on managing hyper-growth teams.”