Fashion, beauty and personal style have been lifelong passions for Donna Sharp. She began modeling at the age of eight, and although she later stepped away from modeling to build a successful career in commercial interiors, her connection to the fashion and beauty world never left her.
Donna’s commitment to supporting and empowering women is equally longstanding. Her relationship with the American Cancer Society began in 1991 through Look Good Feel Better, where she volunteered for many years helping women facing cancer feel more confident and cared for during treatment. The experience reinforced something Donna has always believed — looking and feeling your best can have a powerful effect on confidence, particularly during some of life’s most difficult moments.
After retiring from a nearly three-decade career in commercial interiors, Donna returned to the fashion world, ultimately turning her lifelong passion and experience into her work as a Personal Image Consultant. Through personal styling, wardrobe curation and special-event dressing, Donna works with women to develop an individual style that reflects who they are and helps them feel confident and beautiful at every stage of life.
Donna’s dedication to the American Cancer Society is also deeply personal. Having lost dear friends and family members to cancer, she feels a profound connection to its mission and is grateful for the opportunity to bring together her professional experience, creativity and commitment to women in support of a cause so close to her heart.
In 2026, Donna served as Model Chair and creative lead for the American Cancer Society fashion show at Spanish Bay, where she created the Old Hollywood concept and led the fashion show from its initial vision through model recruitment, boutique coordination, styling, runway presentation and backstage production.
For 2027, Donna serves as Event Chair and Fashion Show Creative Director/Producer for Passport to Style: A Journey of Hope. In addition to leading the overall event, she is creating and producing the fashion show experience, bringing together fashion, storytelling and purpose in a celebration of hope, strength and life.
Donna lives in Pebble Beach with her husband, Geoff, and their beloved Vizslas, Dolce and Gabbana. Outside of her professional and philanthropic work, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and the simple pleasures of home life. For Donna, giving back, supporting women and staying connected to the people and causes she cares about are an important part of a life she feels deeply grateful for
David O’Neil is a full-time resident of Carmel-by-the-Sea whose connection to the town was shaped over a lifetime of visits before he ever lived here. Those years gave him a deep appreciation for Carmel’s architecture, landscape, and strong sense of community. That perspective was further refined while David was living in France, where he owned and restored a historic château, opening it to the public and working closely with local communities. The experience reinforced his belief in thoughtful stewardship—balancing preservation, public access, and economic vitality—something he has long admired in Carmel-by-the-Sea. David shares those values with his husband, William O’Neil, an entrepreneur who grew a shipping and moving company into a multi-state operation. William focused on giving back, sharing profits with employees and helping many build their own businesses so they could become more prosperous and independent. Now living full time in Carmel, David is actively involved in civic life and volunteers with several local organizations including serving on the boards of the Carmel Woman’s Club, Pacific Repertory Theatre and the American Cancer Society. He brings a kind, collaborative approach and a long-term perspective, guided by respect for the community and a genuine desire to contribute to its future.
We are so grateful to the models, speakers, committee, sponsors, volunteers, donors, attendees, and ACS supporters.
