Dana Lightner

Dana Lightner currently serves as Chief of Staff and Board Liaison at the Foundation for a Just Society, a position held since January 2019. Prior experience includes roles at the Open Society Foundations from April 2013 to December 2018, where Dana was Special Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Program Operations Specialist for the Eurasia Program. Responsibilities encompassed managing a $15 million budget, overseeing program operations, and facilitating strategic planning and events. Dana also has a solid background in program coordination, social media management, and administrative support, with earlier roles at Columbia University and various organizations. Academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Russian, Eastern European and Eurasian Studies from Columbia University and a Bachelor's degree in International Studies, Russian Studies, and History from the University of Richmond.