Dana is from the Casa Grande FFA Chapter where she had a Supervised Agricultural Expierence in Equine Science. With her SAE she taught horseback riding lessons, as well as lessons regarding roping and gymkhana events. She also taught her riders about the anatomy of a horse, which she felt was just as important as teaching them how to ride. Through her expierences she learned patience and hard work, skills in which she will carry with her in future jobs and projects.

Dana also served in leadership capacities in her time as a Casa Grande FFA Member which include, Chapter Sentinel, Chapter Secretary, and Chapter Treasurer.

She competed in numerous CDE's and LDE's which include Parlimentary Procedure, Agronomy, and Dairy Evaluation.

Dana plans on attending Central Arizona College to begin pursuing a degree in Agriculture Communications.