Background
Dena Schwartz conducts and delivers best practice research for EAB. As a consultant on the Advancement Forum, Dena is responsible for identifying solutions to industry-wide challenges, conducting data analysis, and supporting advancement leaders in setting strategy. In her time at EAB, Dena has led interactive workshops for advancement and academic leaders across the United States, Canada, and the
Education
Dena graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a B.A. in history and French. Dena has an MSc in public policy and administration from the London School of Economics. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Research and Insights
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