Rising Stars

In addition, Dana organized a women's philanthropy program called Women in Leadership & Service (WILS). Within six months the group reached the minimum endowment level ($15,000) for a women's scholarship on campus for nontraditional students. She then led the women to reaching $40,000 within eight months of the beginning of the program. During its second year, Dana expanded the program to a $1 million goal and continues to recruit committee members for that goal. She also added two signature events to the group's yearly mission that include both social and fundraising components to increase the WILS endowment.