Dana Weller
About Dana Weller
Dana Weller serves as the Senior Associate Director of MBA Admissions at Harvard Business School, where she has worked for over 15 years in higher education administration. She has a strong background in evaluating candidates and implementing projects, holding both a B.A./B.S. in Psychology and Marketing from Providence College and an MBA from Simmons School of Management.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Dana Weller serves as the Senior Associate Director of MBA Admissions at Harvard Business School, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is involved in overseeing the admissions process for the MBA program. Her responsibilities include evaluating candidates through application reviews and interviews, as she is a member of the MBA Admissions Board. Weller's role requires a strong understanding of the admissions landscape and the ability to implement effective strategies for candidate selection.
Previous Experience at Harvard Business School
Dana Weller has a substantial history with Harvard Business School, having worked in various capacities within the MBA Admissions team. She served as Associate Director from 2018 to 2022, where she advanced projects and implemented ideas effectively. Prior to that, she was the Assistant Director from 2008 to 2017, accumulating nine years of experience in graduate admissions. This extensive background has equipped her with a deep understanding of the admissions process and candidate evaluation.
Educational Background
Dana Weller completed her undergraduate studies at Providence College, earning a B.A./B.S. in Psychology and Marketing from 1999 to 2003. She furthered her education by obtaining an MBA from Simmons School of Management, where she studied from 2009 to 2011. This educational foundation supports her expertise in higher education administration and quantitative analysis, which she applies in her current role.
Expertise in Higher Education Administration
Dana Weller possesses over 15 years of experience in higher education administration and graduate admissions. Her proficiency in quantitative analysis aids in understanding complex business issues, which is essential for her role in evaluating MBA candidates. Weller is recognized for her ability to multi-task and manage day-to-day operations with meticulous attention to detail, contributing to the efficiency of the admissions process.