Donya Oneto has been a practicing Maryland CPA for over 30 years. She has a small accounting practice in Sykesville, Maryland, specializing in closely held businesses, predominantly S Corporations, independent professionals, and entrepreneurs. She genuinely enjoys working with small businesses and their owners whose drive and creativity make their dreams happen.

Donya has served on MSATP’s Board of Directors since 2014 and as Treasurer since 2018. She has been a member of the Society since 2000. She believes her membership has helped her grow professionally and personally, having established some long-term friendships she would not have otherwise.

Donya’s career began in the private sector, working for a small biotech company. She then went on to hold various positions in government as well as public accounting. Donya was selected by Dr. Charles Ecker to serve on the Carroll County Public Schools audit committee in 2007. She served a 3-year term on the committee, one year as Chairwoman. She also held the position of Treasurer for Linton Springs Elementary School PTA. Donya has a BS in Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting, Human Resources, and Labor Relations. She is a native of Kansas, moving to Maryland when she was eight years old. She loves spending time with her two grown children and her husband of 33 years.

Donya’s hobbies are reading, watching old movies, being healthy and fit, and supporting animal causes. Recently, she began playing Trivia remotely through BARCS animal shelter and is now a fan. She supports the Carroll County Humane Society as well as other animal welfare organizations when presented with the opportunity.