Nagela Dales

Nagela Dales is an accomplished entrepreneur and strategist with extensive experience in business development and brand management. As the Founder of OpenHouse since November 2014, Nagela focuses on creating scalable and sustainable business models that prioritize equity and inclusive innovation. Previously, as Strategy Director at UPFRONT from September 2021 to April 2023, Nagela contributed to empowering women and non-binary individuals through confidence-building initiatives. Nagela's career also includes roles as Brand Stylist at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and Associate Creative Director at C&N Events, where responsibilities encompassed event design and client coordination. Early experience includes working as an Assistant Coordinator for the American Red Cross in Greater New York, managing sponsorships and social media marketing. Nagela holds a B.S. in Psychology from Alliance University and has attended the Fashion Institute of Technology.