Each month Santa Rosa Junior College recognizes excellence on campus with an Employee of the Month Award.
Visit the Employee of the Month Nominations page to find out how to nominate someone you feel deserves this distinction.
Here is a list of past EOM recipients.
Previous recipient: Emily Hoeft - November 2024
December 2024 - Donna Prak
Today, we are thrilled to honor Donna Prak as Santa Rosa Junior College’s December 2024 Employee of the Month! Donna is the Administrative Assistant for the Basic Police Academy at the Public Safety Training Center, where she has shown remarkable dedication and a genuine passion for serving SRJC’s students and faculty.
Donna’s journey began here in Santa Rosa, where she was born, raised, and attended Elsie Allen High School. She went on to complete an Associate’s degree in Social and Behavioral Science at SRJC, earned her Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, and is now pursuing an MBA in Leadership, set to graduate in March 2025. Since joining SRJC in October 2021, Donna has played a crucial role in the daily operations of the Basic Police Academy program, contributing her skills and heart to make a lasting impact.
Her supervisor, Steven Potter, shared, “Donna is the heart of our administrative team at the Public Safety Training Center. Her desk is at the center of it all, where students, faculty, and staff turn to her first for help. She brings warmth, competence, and humor to everything she does, making the PSTC feel like home. SRJC and the Public Safety Training Center is lucky to have a person of Donna’s caliber.”
Donna’s attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to excellence are evident in all her work, from streamlining the student onboarding process to supporting every program at the training center.
In her role, Donna oversees everything from student enrollment and scheduling, to administrative tasks that keep the program running smoothly. She finds fulfillment in helping students, stating, “Being part of their journey as they prepare to serve our communities is incredibly rewarding.”
Donna’s proactive approach and drive for improvement led her to develop a more efficient admissions process, which has significantly improved the experience for incoming students and allowed the academy to focus more on program development.
Outside of work, Donna is a tireless community volunteer. She has dedicated herself to numerous organizations, supporting schools, sports teams, and other local initiatives. Donna has enhanced the Westside Little League, Cesar Chavez Language Academy, Piner High School, Northbay Girls’ Softball League, Santa Rosa Red Barons Softball Association, and the list continues. As a mother of four, she brings the same commitment and energy to her family life, continually finding ways to support and uplift her community. Her volunteer work has become so recognized that others now affectionately say they’ve “been Praked” when inspired to give back to the community.
Reflecting on this recognition, Donna shared, “I feel truly honored to be recognized for something I love doing. Each day, I come to work excited to make a difference, and I’m grateful to work with a team that shares that passion.” Donna’s dedication to SRJC and her community is a powerful reminder of the impact one person can make.
Congratulations to Donna Prak for this well-deserved recognition as Employee of the Month, and thank you for all you do to support SRJC’s students and community!