My daughter, Ava, was diagnosed with autism at age 2 and immediately started speech and occupational therapy. We enrolled her in public school for Kindergarten but it quickly became clear that they lacked the resources to support her unique learning style. When Ava was in 4th grade, my husband accepted a new job in Charlotte. Our decision to relocate was based on finding the right school for her. The moment we toured Epiphany, we knew it was the perfect fit – not just academically, but also for her social and emotional growth. Epiphany feels like a family. For a child to thrive, they need to feel safe, loved and supported, and we are so grateful to have found that here.
Dana is a Lead HR Analyst in Vendor Management at Duke Energy Corporation. She previously worked at Duke Energy from 2006-2016 and returned to Corporate life in 2024. She started her career at Duke Energy in Internal Audit and then transitioned to HR Operations and Vendor Management where she has led various process improvement and vendor implementation projects. During her 8 year break, she founded a non-profit organization called Kids with PossAbilities. Their mission is to provide funding for therapy, educational scholarships and assistive technology devices to children with developmental delays in the Greater Charlotte Area. She graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a double major in Business Management and Communications, and earned her Masters in Accounting from UNC-Charlotte. Dana lives in Charlotte with her husband, Tim, and two daughters, Ava and Keira.
