Donna Willard-Moore has a strong research background and has presented at numerous national and international conferences, primarily focusing on integral theory, educational topics, and art history. She also curates exhibitions.

She moved to New Zealand in 1996 and discovered the New Zealand Theosophical Society in 2010, where she was delighted by the learning and research opportunities it offered. The organization regularly features extraordinary speakers addressing relevant topics and fosters a strong sense of community among researchers and friends who share a passion for discovery, writing, and scholarship.

Donna holds a BFA (1974), an MA (1978), and an MFA (1985), all with honours, from the University of Houston and the University of Missouri. She has taught at twelve American universities and served as an assistant professor at William Woods University for eight years. She was also invited to introduce ceramic shell bronze casting to several universities in Nevada and California.