Dana manages the development and implementation of CAPA’s Growing Capacity services. She is an environmental social scientist and earned her PhD in Earth, Environment & Society from Portland State University. She brings deep knowledge of climate change adaptation and resilience studies, a professional background in community planning, and strong research skills to her work with CAPA. Dana aspires to make the world more livable for human and non-human species, and to involve affected human communities in the pursuit of climate adaptation. She is an avid birdwatcher, and also enjoys watching Jeopardy nearly every weeknight.