Mary-Lou Donnan is a retired corporate lawyer who has worked in law firms in Sydney, London and Hong Kong. She has an Arts/Law degree from the University of Sydney, and a Diploma of Acting from Ensemble Studios.
She is on the board of the Lakes Golf Club.
Her not-for-profit experience includes the NIDA Fund Raising Committee (2011-2013), the Ascham Parents Association (2002-2015) and the Scots College Womens Association (2008-2016).