Dana Blandin, Director of Operations (she/her)

Dana is a nonprofit leader, strategist, and advocate whose career has been shaped by a commitment to social justice, equity and strengthening the organizations that serve communities.

With more than a decade of experience spanning the nonprofit and private sectors, Dana brings a multidisciplinary background in organizational leadership, strategic planning, financial management, marketing and organizational development. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Miami, and is a SHRM Seniors Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

Her approach to leadership is rooted in the belief that strong, sustainable organizations are essential to advancing meaningful social change. Throughout her career she has worked to build the systems, cultures, and resources that allow mission-driven organization and the people behind them to thrive.

Dana’s commitment to justice work has been a defining thread throughout her professional journey, particularly through her leadership in Louisiana’s environmental justice movement. Her work reflects a belief that how organizations operate should be as intentional and values-driven as the change they seek to create.