Dr. Donohue is a licensed clinical sport psychologist and Distinguished Alumni of Nova Southeastern University. He is a Distinguished Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and Director of The Optimum Performance Program where he conducts individual and team-based mental health & performance meetings and workshops, and applied research. His practice and research incorporate optimization science and cognitive behavioral interventions with athletes and performers with unique cultures with specialized skill sets. He is the author of more than 170 scientific manuscripts, has directed projects funded by the National Institutes of Health and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the United States, and he is the recipient of various awards, including the Distinguished Scientist Practitioner Award from the Association of Applied Sports Psychology, Harry Reid Silver State Research Award, James Mikawa Award for Outstanding Contributions to Psychology Award, Donald Schmeidel Lifetime Service Award.