Presenter's Biography

Dana co-founded the global education nonprofit World Savvy in San Francisco in 2002, which works to educate and engage youth in community and world affairs. Under her direction, the organization has grown to serve more than 6,000 students and 1,100 educators annually from three offices nationwide: San Francisco, New York and Minneapolis-St. Paul, and has become a local and national leader in its field. She has taught global issues in Bay Area high schools, managed multi-site after school programs and developed a capacity building model for the educators and youth involved in World Savvy programs. She is a graduate of Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and received her Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations from Connecticut College. Dana has significant academic experience in the field of international relations, economic development, local development, poverty alleviation and microfinance. In addition to her nonprofit management experience, Dana is actively involved in a range of community based initiatives concerning youth development, education, and international education. She is also a frequent speaker on the subject of international education and social entrepreneurship.