Donna co-founded Acquilano Leslie Incorporated with Owen Leslie after founding Acquilano Design in 1986.  She is a LEED accredited professional and is licensed by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ).  She is also a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and is recognized in the industry for her creative design approach and her commitment to design quality.  Her depth of experience in space planning and interior design has earned her the reputation for achieving excellence for her clients.  Her expertise includes corporate headquarters projects, law firms, regional offices, public lobbies and numerous facilities for oil & gas and technology clients.

Donna received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Design with Honors in 1981 from the University of Tennessee.  She was then mentored by some of the nation's most renowned designers at several prominent architectural firms including CRS and HOK.  Since beginning her practice in 1986, she has designed corporate interior facilities for over 5 million square feet in 11 states.

Donna brings to the team 25 years of design experience with numerous law firms and corporate clients including Lucent Technologies, MCI, Sprint/Nextel, Plus System/Visa, Allstate, CIGNA and Everen Securities.

Donna's experience has proven invaluable in quickly establishing the conceptual design direction for major projects.  Her expertise in space planning, design, color and materials is relied upon to guide and critique the design process.