Dana, a summa cum laude graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA),hails from Phoenix, Arizona.
Before pursuing a career in writing, Dana made a name for herself in the acting world, securing guest roles on popular television shows such as "Family Ties".
However, it was her passion for writing that ultimately led her to excel in the field. Her impressive repertoire of screenplays boasts some notable titles, including the Kevin Hart-starring film "Fatherhood", the romantic adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' novel "Safe Haven", directed by Lasse Hallstrom.
Other notable screenplays include "City of Angels", a film that starred Nicolas Cage and Meg Ryan, "For Love of the Game", directed by Sam Raimi, "Blink", directed by Michael Apted, and "Life or Something Like It", starring Angelina Jolie.
In addition to her work in film, Dana has also made a significant impact in television. She served as the creator and executive producer of the ABC television series "What About Brian", a show produced by the renowned J.J. Abrams that aired for two seasons. Dana also created and executive produced the CBS television series "Reckless".
