Dana Howard
About Dana Howard
Dana Howard is a Senior Education Manager at ITHAKA, where she develops educational content to enhance the use of JSTOR and Artstor in academic settings. She focuses on integrating digital resources into teaching and learning processes for faculty and librarians.
Current Role at ITHAKA
Dana Howard serves as the Senior Education Manager at ITHAKA, a position she has held since 2013. In this role, she develops educational content, including videos and webinars, aimed at enhancing the use of JSTOR and Artstor in academic environments. Her work focuses on integrating digital resources into teaching and learning processes, specifically tailored for faculty and librarians. Howard's strategic thinking emphasizes the interaction between educational platforms and their users, ensuring that resources are effectively utilized in educational settings.
Previous Experience at ITHAKA
Prior to her current position, Dana Howard worked at ITHAKA as the Senior Education & Outreach Manager for Secondary Schools from 2016 to 2020. During her tenure in the Greater New York City Area, she focused on outreach initiatives to support secondary education. This role allowed her to leverage her expertise in educational content development and resource integration, further contributing to her professional growth in the field of education.
Experience at Artstor
Dana Howard also has experience working at Artstor as the Senior K-12 Relationship Manager from 2013 to 2017. In this capacity, she managed relationships with K-12 educational institutions, promoting the use of Artstor's resources. Her role involved engaging with educators to enhance their understanding and utilization of digital art resources in the classroom.
Educational Background
Dana Howard earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Art and Art History from California State University, Northridge, where she studied from 1978 to 1983. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts degree in Art and Architectural History from the University of California, Riverside, studying from 1984 to 1987. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in educational content development and resource integration.