Dana Leshem
About Dana Leshem
Dana Leshem is the US Workplace Manager at Melio, a position she has held since 2023 in New York City. She has a diverse background in creative services and event management, with previous roles at Vanity Fair, WeWork, and HarperCollins Publishers.
Work at Melio Payments
Dana Leshem has been serving as the US Workplace Manager at Melio since 2023. In this role, she oversees workplace operations and ensures a conducive work environment for employees. Prior to this position, she worked as Operations Manager at Melio from 2021 to 2023, where she was responsible for streamlining operational processes.
Previous Experience in Global Events
Dana Leshem has extensive experience in global events management, primarily at WeWork. She held several positions, including Senior Associate and Senior Lead for Global Events from 2017 to 2020. In these roles, she coordinated large-scale events and contributed to the overall event strategy. Additionally, she briefly served as Manager for Global Events in 2020.
Background in Publishing
Dana Leshem began her career in the publishing industry, working as an Editorial Assistant at HarperCollins Publishers in 2013. She later held positions at Vanity Fair, including Creative Services Assistant and Assistant to the Managing Editor from 2014 to 2017. Her educational background includes a Certificate from the NYU Summer Publishing Institute.
Education and Qualifications
Dana Leshem earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of Michigan, completing her degree in 2013. She also attended the NYU Summer Publishing Institute, where she received a certificate in publishing. Her educational background supports her career in both publishing and event management.
Early Career and Internships
Dana Leshem's early career included various internships in publishing and media. She interned at Simon and Schuster and Westchester Magazine in 2011 and 2012, respectively. These experiences provided her with foundational skills in editorial work and contributed to her professional development in the industry.