She started her career in Lufkin Texas at Woodland Heights Hospital as the Registered Dietitian and then quickly moved to become the Food Service Director. In 1996 Donnie joined the team for Marriott Services in Healthcare. During her career with Marriott International she worked as a Food Service Director, General Manager, and Regional Operations Support Manager for the Healthcare team, Regional Executive Dietitian and Director of Business Development for Higher Education at various locations. Since 2008 Donnie has worked for ARAMARK as a Dietitian.