About Me
Hi, I'm Danielle (Dana)! I'm a passionate data analyst and healthcare advocate currently pursuing my M.S. in Health Care Analytics and Information Technology at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College, where I'm also a Public Policy and International Affairs Fellow.
My journey began with a strong foundation in Biology, Computer Science, and Global Health Studies from Allegheny College, where I graduated Summa Cum Laude and was recognized as a campus scholar and leader.
My mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare and technology through evidence-based, community-focused solutions. My previous experiences have equipped me with the skills to translate complex data into actionable insights that can improve healthcare outcomes and address real-world challenges.
Public Interest Technology
As a scholar and service leader, I integrate my passion for community into my academic and professional pursuits. I am committed to using technology to address real-world challenges, and to promote equity and justice.
Click on the projects below to learn more!
Analyzed the backgrounds, experiences, and service involvement of incarcerated women to understand maternal health in corrections, utilizing SQL and Tableau for data extraction and visualization.
AC Department of Human Services
July 21, 2025
Conducted research on the genetic association between Alzheimer's and cardiovascular risk factors and attended classes in R and Statistics during the Biostatistics and Epidemiology Summer Training Program.
Columbia University
July 21, 2023
Planned and implemented outreach activities and a rural service project with the Daniw Study Center, including volunteer orientation, preparation of materials, and tutorials for children from kindergarten to 6th grade.
Kalinangan Youth Foundation, Inc.
July 21, 2022
Recent Activities and Projects
Over the years, I have been exposed to a variety of hands-on experiences. These include internships, research projects, and community initiatives that have shaped my professional journey.
Heinz Leadership Development Program | Student Experience and Engagement Office
Maternal Health Outcomes in Allegheny County Jail | AC Department of Human Services
Modeling Patient Flows in Urgent Care with AnyLogic | CMU (Discrete Event Simulation)
Clustering and Diabetes Risk Visualization with R | CMU (Independent Study)
Black Maternal Mortality and Health Outcomes in Pennsylvania | CMU (PPIA Fellowship)
Reducing Waste in Aerospace: Analyzing Production Defects with SQL and Python | Allegheny College
Genetic Association Between Alzheimer's Disease and Cardiovascular Risk Factors | Columbia University (REU)
Rural Service Project | Kalinangan Youth Foundation
Resume in progress...
Education
M.S. in Health Care Analytics and Information Technology
August 2024 - May 2026Carnegie Mellon University
Cumulative QPA: 3.99
Concentration in AI and Machine Learning, Public Policy and International Affairs Fellow, Heinz Leadership Development Program
B.S. in Biology, Minors in Computer Science and Global Health Studies
August 2021 - May 2025Allegheny College
Cumulative GPA: 3.95
Summa Cum Laude, Bonner Service Scholar, Beta Beta Beta Honor Society, Kappa Alpha Theta
Biology Core, Electives in Chemistry and Engineering
July 2015 - May 2021Philippine Science High School - Main Campus
Experience
Leadership Program Coordinator
September 2024 - PresentStudent Activities Committee, CMU Heinz College
Pittsburgh, PA
- Promote the Heinz Leadership Development Program through events, communications, and student engagement initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Associate Director of Student Affairs to design and implement new programming ideas.
- Curate supplemental leadership resources (reading lists, podcasts, articles, TED talks) to enrich student learning.
- Monitor student progress toward program completion and maintained tracking systems.
- Lead leadership treks, facilitating student connections with local organizations and cultural institutions.
Data Analyst and Technical Leader
November 2023 - May 2024Allegheny College
Meadville, PA
- Cleaned and analyzed large datasets for longitudinal institutional review research using R
- Supported a 25-student Python Data Exploration class for students with and without computer science experience
- Conducted weekly office hours for general computer science and data analytics queries (Python, R, SQL, Stata)
Counselor-Advocate
September 2021 - May 2024Women's Services Inc.
Meadville, PA
- Developed and managed Kids Club, a weekly after-school program for 1-4 shelter guests under 12 years old
- Assisted in curriculum development and outreach for 30+ students in 2 elementary schools and 1 technical college
Bonner Service Scholar and Leadership Team Member
August 2021 - May 2024Bonner Service Program, Allegheny College
Meadville, PA
- Interviewed and hosted information sessions for high school students and counselors, recruiting 16 new students
- Spearheaded 2-3 annual professional development opportunities for 40 students (i.e. headshots, resume reviews)
- Partnered with 5 local organizations to dedicate 580 personal service hours per year to support community needs
- Presented to donors via Zoom and personalized letters, highlighting donor impact on Bonner Summers of Service