A millennial that found inspiration in community development, youth engagement, and politics, Dana Hall has chosen to walk in her purpose by representing and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
As a native of Landover, Maryland and resident of Washington D.C., Dana is deeply committed to the community. Currently, she serves as the co-director of the Eternal Life Project, program coordinator of Manpower DC, mentor for The Society for Girls, and the founder of “Word of Mouth”, a community newsletter. She is also the founder and CEO of Aya, an organization that works with college students and high school students to equip them with professional development, leadership and entrepreneurship skills through mentorship as they begin their careers. She leads the charge to improve the conditions of low income and minority populations in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area through the coordination of service projects and community events. Alongside elected officials, she has organized community meetings, back to school events and the DC Cares for Relisha Rudd campaign. Her other volunteer efforts have included increasing voter registration and expanding quality educational options for children.
Dana works at the Aspen Institute under the direction of the Vice President of Pubic Programs to coordinate seminars and events that are related to public affairs and today’s most pressing political issues. Her experience builds upon a wealth of knowledge received while she served as the External Operations Program Associate of the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools ® Initiative. At the Children’s Defense Fund, Dana managed all national and regional trainings which prepared nearly 2,000 college students to serve as literacy advocates and teachers in their communities. Dana engaged congressional thought leaders, civic, faith-based, academic, corporate and other stakeholders in the community as a means to fortify a policy agenda that will both dismantle the cradle to prison pipeline and generate robust educational opportunities for all young people in our nation.
Dana is a 2011 alumna of Howard University and the 2015 WeLead Leadership Training Program at American University. She has been awarded and recognized by Ubiquity, Incorporation for her tireless efforts and commitment to restorative social justice.
Was recently hired by The Aspen Institute to coordinate the logistics for a host of public programs throughout the country.
Developed Aya and will be working to solidify its 501c3 status by December 2014
Founder and Chief Editor|
Word of Mouth Newsletter
From April 2014 to Current • 12 year(s)
Drafts and distributes monthly community newsletter to 100+ members.
Administrative Coordinator, Socrates and Public Programs|
Aspen Institute
From April 2014 to Current • 12 year(s)
Administers invitations to presenters, coordinates logistics for events and seminars, serves as vendor liaison and manages billing.
Mentor and Program Committee Member|
The Society for Girls
From December 2013 to Current • 13 year(s)
Assists with program development and serves as mentor for high school and middle school girls.
Program Coordinator|
Manpower DC
From December 2013 to Current • 13 year(s)
Manages community events, secures donations, coordinates logistics and outreach.
External Operations Program Associate|
Children's Defense Fund
From October 2013 to April 2014 • 1 year(s)
Developed data analysis, served as contact for 150+ partner organizations, managed logistics for 2,000+ training participants.
Operations Coordinator|
Children's Defense Fund
From June 2012 to September 2013 • 1 year(s)
Prepared lodging and transportation for 2,000+ participants, managed registration procedures and databases.
Expansion Program Assistant|
Children's Defense Fund
From February 2012 to May 2012 • 0 year(s)
Researched and conducted outreach to prospective partners, tracked legislative developments.
Congressional Intern|
Office of Representative Hank Johnson
From March 2011 to May 2011 • 0 year(s)
Hosted meetings for staff and constituents, managed correspondence using IQ software.
Federal Advocacy Intern|
National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
From January 2011 to May 2011 • 0 year(s)
Developed website content, summarized legislation for executive staff.
Program Intern|
American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO
From January 2008 to May 2011 • 3 year(s)
Provided support to Women's and Fair Practices Department, developed anti-discrimination programs.
Congressional Intern|
Office of Senator Paul G. Kirk, Jr.
From October 2009 to December 2009 • 0 year(s)
Attended hearings and drafted memos, managed constituent correspondence.
Congressional Intern|
Office of Senator Edward M. Kennedy
From August 2009 to October 2009 • 0 year(s)
Assisted with cataloging Congressional material, managed correspondence using IQ software.
