Dana leads iDE’s Global Nutrition portfolio with a deep commitment to leveraging nutrition as a cornerstone for community well-being. Her dedication and passion for nutrition is evident in her success integrating the program across iDE’s global programs. 

With 15 years of experience in nutrition, food security, gender, and agriculture programming; operational compliance; and donor engagement, Dana excels in technical support operation compliance and donor engagement. 

She has implemented development initiatives across Africa, Asia and Latin America, supported by major donors including USAID, DFID, GAC, EU and others. Previously, Dana served as iDE’s Senior Director for Operations. Her passion for development stems from early experience with income inequality and small-scale agricultural production while living in Central America, influenced by her upbringing in a military family.  Dana holds a MA in International Development from the University of Denver, specializing in food systems and gender, along with a Certificate in Graduate Studies from Tufts University in Global Nutrition Programming, and a BA in Anthropology from the University of Denver.