Meet Doni Hatz, a newly retired scientific glassblower whose life in glass has been nothing short of inspiring.

Doni grew up in Portland, Oregon, and first discovered glass when she took a furnace glass class at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington. That single class sparked a journey that led her all the way across the country to New Jersey, where she studied at Salem Community College from 1983–1985.

In this episode, we hear about Doni’s path after school, her decades-long career in scientific glass, and the experiences and lessons that shaped her along the way.

Listen now to hear her story, wisdom, and passion for the craft.