About Dena

My journey began as a young girl, sitting in my bedroom and crafting short stories to share as holiday gifts—a simple yet meaningful way to connect with others through storytelling. My first paid position, at age 15, was with a local church, where I published weekly bulletins and completed my first data analysis project, tracking and analyzing attendance trends. These experiences sparked a passion for blending creativity, strategy, and data-driven insights—skills that have shaped my career ever since.

With over 10 years of experience in marketing, communications, and public relations, I’ve built a career on telling impactful stories and driving meaningful results. I spent almost 7 years at Case Western Reserve University's School of Law, elevating their brand and shaping the narrative of one of the nation’s leading law schools. From there, I expanded into business communications, working with the nation’s largest chamber of commerce and leading global branding efforts at Materion Corporation. 

Alongside my corporate career, I embraced entrepreneurship by introducing the sport of efoiling to the Great Lakes, combining my love for the water with my passion for innovation and building new industries.

Today, I thrive at the intersection of storytelling, strategy, and innovation. Whether I’m rebranding a global corporation, launching a new product, or starting a business, my focus remains on creating solutions that inspire, engage, and deliver lasting impact.