Donna Norkeliunas, Ed.D. is an educator, school leader, and performance coach with more than two decades of experience in independent and international school settings. She currently serves as Director of Advancement at the Community School of Naples and is the co-founder of APEX Peak Performance Coaching & Consulting. Throughout her career, Donna has served as a teacher, division head, admissions and marketing leader, and strategic advancement professional. Her work focuses on the intersection of learning, leadership, well-being, and human performance. Drawing upon research in social-emotional learning, neuroscience, mindset, and resilience, she helps students, educators, athletes, and organizations develop the skills needed to thrive in high-performance environments. Donna is passionate about creating learning experiences that connect mind, body, and emotion while empowering individuals to perform at their best in school, work, sport, and life.