Krista leads the Office of National Fellowships, which is the hub of fellowship-related information, resources, education, and best practice guidelines for the Cornell campus. During her time with the Office of National Fellowships, she has advised hundreds of students on national fellowships, while also staying connected to the foundations, the national advising network and advisors and mentors across campus supporting high achieving students. Krista is guided by 20 years of experience in higher education administration at Cornell, Colgate University, the University of Chicago, Dartmouth College, University of Massachusetts Amherst and Chatham College. She has been on the NASPA Public Policy Board, NASPA Region II Executive Board, NAFA Conference Planning Committee and NAFA Study Group Planning Committee. Krista is passionate about supporting students to clarify their career goals related to the impact they seek to have in the world. Krista holds a Bachelor of Urban Planning and Development from Ball State University and a Master of Public Policy and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh.

Pronouns: She, Her, Hers

Specializations: Leadership Fellowships, Public Service & Governmental Fellowships, STEM Fellowships

Top 5 Clifton Strengths: Deliberative, Learner, Analytical, Discipline, Focus

Dana is a native of Syracuse, New York, and has worked in higher education for over a decade. She previously served as the Assistant Director of Admissions at Syracuse University College of Law before transitioning into academic advising roles within Syracuse University Whitman School of Management and Syracuse University School of Architecture.

Dana earned a BA in Business Administration from Sacred Heart University, where she also played soccer, and later received an MS in Higher Education Administration from Syracuse University.

Dana previously served as the Career Associate for Professional Readiness (Pre-Law/Pre-Grad) at Cornell University, advising students and alumni pursuing law and graduate study. In her current role as Assistant Director of National Fellowships and the Summer Experience Grant, she provides strategic advising and tailored feedback throughout the competitive fellowship application process while also helping manage the Summer Experience Grant program.

Dana is passionate about supporting students as they pursue fellowships, research, graduate study, and other meaningful opportunities. She enjoys the collaborative nature of the advising process and helping students connect their experiences to future goals.