Donna Gleason was hired as a 911 Emergency Dispatcher in May of 1995. Prior to being hired at Columbia 911, she worked as a Keyboard Specialist at the Columbia County District Attorney's Office. Donna became the last person to be hired to complete the "original team" when the Columbia County 911 system went on line in May of 1995. In June 2004, she was promoted to the position of "911 Emergency Dispatcher I", responsible for supervisory duties and helping to train new hires.
Once she had a taste of emergency services, Donna took a course and became a New York State Certified EMT-D joining the Greenport Rescue Squad where she became a member in September of 1996. Although no longer active in EMS she still considers it an interest.
Donna is addicted to genealogy and has a small, growing homestead where she has 2 Nigerian Dwarf goats plus numerous chickens, ducks, guineas and turkeys.
Donna lives in the town of Kinderhook with her son, Brian plus 2 dogs and 2 cats.
Once she had a taste of emergency services, Donna took a course and became a New York State Certified EMT-D joining the Greenport Rescue Squad where she became a member in September of 1996. Although no longer active in EMS she still considers it an interest.
Donna is addicted to genealogy and has a small, growing homestead where she has 2 Nigerian Dwarf goats plus numerous chickens, ducks, guineas and turkeys.
Donna lives in the town of Kinderhook with her son, Brian plus 2 dogs and 2 cats.
