Donna Boggs is the associate director for Pacific Seed Association and Ag Association Management Services Inc.
Donna has been an integral part of running the PSA conventions. Donna's favorite part of being in the seed industry are the people and all the amazing friends she has made. Her career advice that she lives by is "Be loyal, honest and never stop learning and refreshing your skills."
We asked Donna a few questions about her thoughts on the Industry, her career and a few fun questions
about herself.
Industry Questions
What do you love most about the seed industry?
The people I have met in the seed industry are amazing – made very good friends.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to enter agriculture?
Be proud of what we do and don’t burn any bridges. Treat everyone with respect.
What professional growth books have you read recently?
Race to Relevance
What’s a quote you love about the seed industry?
“It All Starts With the Seed”
Career Questions
What has been your biggest professional achievement?
Receiving an award for Meeting Professionals
What career advice do you live by? Who gave it to you?
Be loyal, honest and never stop learning and refreshing your skills. My mother’s advice.
Future goals and aspirations for your career?
Grow the Association
What do you/did you love the most about your job?
The members and the people I get to work with
Fun Questions
Do you have any hobbies?
Hiking and Music
Fun fact that people probably don’t know about you!
Very big Disneyland Fan
Where are you from? Where did you go to school?
Northern California and went to Catholic Schools until college then went to American River and Sacramento State University
Describe what a perfect day outside of work would look like for you?
Hiking with my family near Burney Falls and relaxing by the campfire in the evening
What would be the theme song of your life right now?
I’m In A Hurry (And Don’t Know Why) by Alabama
Who is someone who’s made a big impact on your life? Why?
My sister because she always knows what to say and I enjoy doing so much with her