Meet Donna Adam—Certified Instructor through the School of American Mah Jongg and enthusiastic ambassador of all things tiles, strategy, and connection. While she may describe her Mah Jongg journey as “relatively short,” Donna has more than made up for it with passion, dedication, and a contagious love for the game.

Donna teaches regularly at local libraries and community learning events, where her sessions are known for being as lively as they are informative. She has a special gift for making Mah Jongg approachable and fun, breaking down both the rules and the etiquette so players feel confident, capable, and ready to play.

For Donna, it’s not just about mastering the game, it’s about the experience. From the thrill of a first Mah Jongg to the laughter shared around the table, she creates spaces where friendships grow and minds stay sharp. Her teaching style welcomes everyone, especially those who feel “stuck” between beginner and intermediate, proving that learning the game can be just as enjoyable as playing it well.

Whether she’s organizing a table of eager learners in her hometown or finding a spontaneous game on a cruise ship with new friends from around the world, Donna is always ready to shuffle the tiles and share the joy.  She likes to say Mah Jongg is her “retirement plan”—and if that means more fun, more friends, and more games, it sounds like a winning hand.