Experience

Dr. Dana is an accomplished educator, researcher, and "seasoned" practitioner in the field of social work. She earned her PhD at The Ohio State University in 2011. Dr. Dana is a 2003 graduate of the University of Cincinnati, Master of Social Work Program. She graduated summa cum laude from Wilberforce University in 2001. Dr. Dana is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Supervisor and has over two decades of clinical social work practice experience. She specializes in hope, optimism, and mental health. Dr. Dana is devoted to community-based participatory action research and has collaborated with several area agencies and schools including, Neighborhood House of Columbus Ohio, Sarah Center of Cincinnati, Boys Hope-Girls Hope of Cincinnati, The City of Cincinnati Police Department, Kenton County Schools, Dayton Independent Schools, and Boone County Schools.