Dāna James is a key member of Berklee’s Alumni Affairs team and serves as the Community Architect for Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF), where she empowers individuals to build inclusive, intersectional spaces of belonging. Recognized for her expertise in workflow design, power dynamics, and grassroots engagement, Dāna is a sought-after speaker and currently a 2024 Feedback Champion with Feedback Labs.

With a background in project management, Dāna has a strong track record in designing community-based programs from workforce development to emergency management. Her knack for blending technology solutions with team culture has made her a go-to resource, and her analytics and engagement insights are widely respected. As the founder of the Transformative Culture Coalition, she has created spaces to recognize and unlearn white supremacy culture in everyday practices—encouraging ongoing, transformative learning that builds more supportive work environments.

A champion of worker well-being, Dāna has designed and operationalized numerous leadership development programs, enhancing workforce satisfaction and success. Whether she’s orchestrating large-scale community events or co-creating learning workshops, her belief in community and investment in worker success shine through in every project.

A proud data nerd and classic music-theater kid, Dāna is an unapologetic voice celebrating the bittersweet symphony that is the human experience, championing those on their path to empowerment and self-expression. Blending antiracism principles with the arts and storytelling, she helps creative professionals overcome the constraints of mainstream U.S. culture and speak with their full voice. As Dāna says, “You make sense. You are enough. Be seen.”