Dana has always been called to public service, having previously worked for the United Way, the Department of Environmental Protection, and most recently in public education. Whether it’s standing up for environmental justice or teaching kindergartners, she’s drawn to supporting people. She holds a B.A. in Journalism & Biology and has recruited and led scores of volunteers throughout her career – organizing urban tree plantings, historical re-enactments and theatrical productions. She has been volunteering her own time in some capacity since she was a teen, beginning with helping people with special needs, to running Big Day of Giving campaigns and now as a CASA. Some day she dreams to spend all of her time volunteering.
Born and raised on the east coast, she lived in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Jersey before moving to California in 2011 with her husband, two daughters, and two dogs. She enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and creating crazy costumes for a local children’s theater.
“Raising children can be challenging and stressful even when you have all the support and resources you need. This is what led me to become a CASA volunteer this past year. Every child and family deserves to feel heard and supported. I feel drawn to advocating for children who need that consistency and encouragement in their lives.”