I help people and systems make meaningful progress.

Whether it’s building national cross-sector strategies or designing and leading powerful trainings, I connect the dots to move your partnerships, programs and processes forward.

My expertise includes:

Leading across government, education, workforce and tech (15+ years of experience) having a cross-sector lens
Coaching and teaching leaders and managers at every level
Designing and facilitating creative, inclusive and energizing spaces to learn
Launching and scaling bold, first-time and first-ever programs, ideas and practices–locally, nationally and globally– using a whole-person, design-thinking approach

I support change-makers and community leaders to build resilience, well-being and cultures of change and meaning (even in contentious times and moments of pivot).

My Work

Government
Startups and Tech
Education
Workforce Development

***Agency + Sustainability***

My goal is to leave you with strategies, processes and programs that you can run with. By the time we wrap, you won’t need me anymore (and that’s the point!).

Inside Out Approach

Real change starts with self-awareness. I bring whole-person approaches rooted in emotional intelligence, design-thinking and the neuroscience of change.

***Meet Everyone Where They Are At***

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution. My work honors the priorities and needs of everyone involved, whether I’m facilitating dialogue, or supporting diverse teams.

***Meaningful Connection***

Bridging divides–across politics, sectors, or agenda–takes intentional relationship. I create space for real conversation, trust and shared progress.

Let’s work together:

Training & Facilitated Learning
Strategic Advisement: Coalition Building & Cross-Sector Systems Change
Speaking Engagements
Leadership Coaching

Hi I’m Dana!

MPAff, ACC, MBSR, RYT-200

I have spent over 15 years piloting, disrupting, designing, teaching, strategizing and scaling work across the U.S., and globally.

Credentials- A seasoned national cross-sector strategist (MPAff), Leadership Coach (ICF ACC), startup survivor (x2), design thinking leader, mindfulness trained + credentialed meditation teacher (MBSR, RYT 200), agile trainer/facilitator, educator and adjunct instructor having taught at multiple colleges and universities across the U.S., curriculum and new program launcher.

Who I’ve worked with- I’ve worked alongside international authors, global tech and social media companies, educators, researchers, former White House occupants as well as Mayors, Governors and other national thought leaders. My clients and students are from all sectors workforce & education to tech & government! I’m honored to hold space and work with so many amazing humans!

“Dana helped me walk through the chaos.”

“Dana has helped me place myself in my journey. With her thoughtful questions, I have come to understand much more about where I am headed in my next professional role, and what I hope for, in just three sessions. I look forward to continuing the work with her!”

“Working with Dana has helped me develop a frame and a focus to create incremental steps towards professional goals I have. She keeps me on track and reminds me of the larger vision I have for myself and is all around a joyful guide to work with.”