Union Station Homeless Services Promotes Dana Bean to Chief Development and Communications Officer

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Dana Bean (Photo – unionstationhs.org)

Union Station Homeless Services announced that Dana Bean has been promoted to Chief Development and Communications Officer reporting directly to CEO Anne Miskey as senior member of the organization’s Executive Team.

By News Desk

In her new role, Bean will continue to expand the work of her eight-person DevCom team in leading the organization’s diverse fundraising and communications efforts, including foundation and government grants, major gifts, corporate partnerships, direct mail, special events, public relations, and brand management.

CEO Anne Miskey, said:

Dana Bean has been with Union Station for over 14 years, and during that time she has been instrumental in helping sustain our organization by building our resources and advancing our mission-driven strategy and communications. She is an integral part of our senior executive team and brings, not only her skills, but great passion and heart to the job.

Dana Bean

Dana Bean joined Union Station in 2006 and has held a number of roles over the years including grant writer, communications manager, and director of development. She earned a bachelor’s from UCLA and holds a Master of Public Administration with a certificate in Nonprofit Sector Management from California State University Northridge. She is a credentialed grant professional with a certificate from Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI) and is currently completing a certification in Strategic Public Relations and Brand Management at UCLA.

Dana’s promotion was announced on January 7, 2021.