Dana became a real estate enthusiast at a very early age, watching and assisting her parents design and build houses throughout her childhood. As a Kawartha Lakes lesbian Realtor, Owner and Broker of Record at Punk Rock Realty, Dana provides first-hand knowledge, learned experience, and deep-seeded tenacity.

Besides her passion for real estate, she thrives on art, music, travel and good food. A bit of an eternal student, she is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art, and has completed Bachelor's degrees in Communications, Contemporary Studies, and Philosophy (Wilfrid Laurier University), a Master's degree in History of Art (University of Toronto), and a postgraduate certificate in Web Design, Development and Maintenance (Humber College).