Donna Marie Fico, M.A.Ed., Vice President, Supportive Services, Eva’s Village, began her work within the Diocese of Paterson twenty-two years ago as executive director of Tri-County Scholarship Fund. 

She worked closely with the schools and families receiving assistance and was inspired by helping students receive an education that changed the trajectory of their lives.  She also worked at Paterson Catholic High School from 1997 – 2002 as Director of Development, which fueled her desire to pursue teaching. Prior to joining Eva’s Village in 2007, Donna took a five-year hiatus from fund raising and received her Master’s in Education. Donna served as a member of the faculty at Bayley-Ellard High School, Madison, Morris Catholic High School, Denville, and St. Brendan’s School, Clifton.  The later she considers being somewhat of a “cherished achievement”, in successfully transitioning from a high school teacher to a 4th grade teacher.   She first joined Eva’s Village as Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for a departmental reorganization to better position the organization for increased resource and volunteer development.  In 2012 she became the Director of Marketing and Education, establishing a child care department and Culinary training school.  In 2015 her role shifted to Senior Director of Program and Resource Development, with an emphasis on all food, education and training programs.

She is a former president of the Association for Fund Raising Professionals, New Jersey Chapter.  Donna is a member of Corpus Christi Parish, Chatham Twp. and sings in the choir.  She lives in Madison, with her husband and two daughters.  She considers her work in social services to be a blessing and is grateful for the opportunity to have a career which allows her to intimately experience the corporal works of mercy.  Her passions include singing, theatre, public speaking, and making people laugh.