Donna Palomba is a nationally-recognized speaker, author, and advocate for survivors of sexual crimes. Following a harrowing home invasion and rape in 1993, Donna faced further victimization when the police department mishandled her case. Her extraordinary strength, perseverance, and leadership brought meaningful change to both police policy and Connecticut state law.

In 2007, Donna's experience led her to found Jane Doe No More, a nonprofit charity dedicated to empowering survivors of sexual crimes to find their voice, advance their healing and educate others.

People often ask me how I do what I do everyday. It certainly isn’t something I chose, yet I believe it was something I was destined to do and I wouldn't change a thing. For me, the best path forward from a home invasion and rape followed by revictimization was to fight for justice. I believe we learn most from our greatest challenges. These challenges kept me going and gave me a greater purpose. It stirred in me a passion to fight for real and meaningful change. That’s how Jane Doe No More was born.