Dania has a knack for bringing people together to cut through the complexity and move ideas forward. With a decade of experience in healthcare analytics at leading institutions like the James Cancer Hospital and Kirwan Institute, she has honed her ability to drive transformative yet sustainable change – from reducing wait times for cancer patients to optimizing workforce allocation. As a founding member of McKesson/CoverMyMed's Analytics Center of Excellence, Dania played a pivotal role in guiding the data and analytics community through significant technological shifts and reorganizations. She launched the company's annual internal analytics conference, now a resounding success attracting over 300 attendees. Her unique blend of technical expertise and change leadership are highly valued by industry organizations like the Data Visualization Society and Women in Analytics, where she serves as an advisor. Whether illuminating an AI strategy for executives or upskilling front-line teams, Dania is passionate about transforming even the most daunting subjects into captivating narratives. As a featured expert at conferences, adjunct professor, and mentor, she seeks to leave every audience invigorated and dared to challenge conventions. Besides inspiring change, Dania's next great passion is exploring vibrant food destinations with her wonderful family.

WIA is important to me because of the invaluable mentorship I received early in my career, which has inspired me to pay it forward. I am passionate about transformative learning through high-quality, impactful, and engaging content. My daily work focuses on fostering connections and building communities, and I enjoy bringing this expertise to WIA.