Birthday: April 2nd
Height: 5’ 5”
Hometown: Auburn, Indiana
Position: Jammer and pivot
Signature move/trademark: Pointy shoulders
Injuries: Pulled a muscle in my leg. (No official diagnosis since I didn’t go to the doctor.), various cuts and bruises, a few fat lips
What was your first car?
’95 Cutlass Oldsmobile, red
What do you do for a living?
New Media project manager at the Indianapolis Museum of Art
What are the names of your pets, and what are they?
Tugger, orange cat
What do you like to do outside of derby?
Go to concerts and watch my boyfriend DJ
Were you a troublemaker as a kid?
Not at all.
As an adult?
No.
What is the meaning behind your derby name?
Noxious means harmful or injurious to health or physical wellbeing … and I thought Donna fit well. I came up with it, trying to come up with a name for the Belles. I thought the Noxious Donnas sounded cool. Like a band.
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I’ve never tried before.”
What is your favorite sports movie?
Best in Show. Dog showing is a sport, right?
What kind of wheels do you skate on?
G-rods
Tailbone protector or padded shorts?
BOTH!
What advice would you give to someone looking to enter the world of derby?
Anyone can do it. You just have to put in the time.
What would surprise people the most to know about you?
I’m a vegetarian, I’ve never played sports, and I’m very shy.
Tattoos: NRG skull on my hip; middle name “Avery” on my wrist; bird and flower on my shoulder
I interviewed Will Ferrell for five straight minutes when I worked for Indy’s Music Channel.
(photo Michael Guio)

