diff --git a/client/src/client-only-routes/ShowCertification.js b/client/src/client-only-routes/ShowCertification.js
index 8848af9bab..49d5ee388a 100644
--- a/client/src/client-only-routes/ShowCertification.js
+++ b/client/src/client-only-routes/ShowCertification.js
@@ -113,6 +113,7 @@ class ShowCertification extends Component {
     if (
       !isDonationDisplayed &&
       userComplete &&
+      signedInUserName &&
       signedInUserName === username &&
       !isDonating
     ) {