Meet the Candidate 2011: Donna Austin

Biography for Donna Austin

I was born and raised in the Santa Clara Valley. At 17, I entered the convent and became a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur and taught in Catholic schools. After 12 years of service, I left the order, earning Bachelor's and Master's Degrees and a Teaching Credential, and taught for many years.

My 8 years on the Planning Commission helped me to understand the planning process and about land use in Cupertino.

The Chamber of Commerce named me a Citizen of The Year and awarded me the coveted Star Award this year. The City honored me with a CREST Award for my volunteer endeavors.

I'm a member of the League of Women Voters, Cupertino Historical Society, the Stocklmeir Task Force, Quota of Cupertino, and the Cupertino Library Foundation.

I'm a Lector and Eucharistic Minister for St. Joseph's of Cupertino Church. I am also the editor and online editor of The C Magazine.

My husband Scot and I have lived in Cupertino for 34 years; we have twin daughters who attended our excellent schools, and 4 grandchildren.

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