Dana Kawaoka-Chen

Dana Kawaoka-Chen is a seasoned professional currently serving as Co-Director at Justice Funders since December 2010. With extensive experience as a consultant from November 2005 to December 2011, Dana has supported various projects, focusing on donor investment, individual donor cultivation, strategic planning, and staff development. Previous roles include Capacity Building Manager at Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, Executive Director at People's Community Partnership Federal Credit Union, and Executive Director and Program Manager at Public Allies Silicon Valley. Dana's early career involved positions such as San Francisco Field Organizer for NO on 38 and Community Development Associate at the Japanese Cultural Community Center of Northern California. Dana holds a Master of Science in Organization Development from the University of San Francisco and has additional qualifications in Non-Profit Management and American Studies, Visual Arts.