Dana Banker

Dana Banker currently serves as the Senior Managing Editor at the Miami Herald since January 2022, following a tenure as Managing Editor at the South Florida Sun Sentinel from 2016 to 2022. With a career spanning over three decades in journalism, Dana has held various editorial roles, including Metro and Investigations Editor, where responsibilities involved leading digital transitions in the newsroom. Earlier positions encompassed South Metro Editor, Miami Bureau Chief, and Assistant City Editor, demonstrating a consistent focus on oversight and strategic direction across multiple news departments. Dana began the career as a reporter at South Florida Sun Sentinel and Sun Tattler, covering a wide array of critical issues. Educational background includes a B.S. in Journalism from the University of Florida, with additional studies at the University of Michigan and Vanderbilt University.