Donna Bollinger

Donna Bollinger is a powerhouse speaker with a compelling and relevant message for our youth. As a former Ocean Rescue Lifeguard and Basic Life Support Instructor, she takes her real-life experiences on the beach and transforms them into dynamic life lessons. Her passion for equipping young people with life-saving tools as they navigate the strong currents of life is unmatched. After her life and the lives of her loved ones were threatened by a rip current, Donna went on a quest to learn how to manage the power of the ocean and teach others how to do the same. She became a lifeguard in order to train junior lifeguards and organized Ocean Safety Days to teach people of all ages and races how to escape these deadly currents. When Donna had to face challenging circumstances in her life, she began to realize that learning how to manage the ocean was similar to learning how to manage her mindset. Being a single mother of four, an inspirational speaker, and a creative composer, she entertains students while instilling valuable life lessons. Donna loves to tell stories with happy endings and she encourages and teaches others to do the same.