Dana Mendes
Education Manager
Originally from Southern New Hampshire, Dana graduated from Assumption University in 2020 with a degree in Secondary Education and a concentration in Visual Arts. With an unyielding passion for human advocacy, social cohesion, and community development, she served as a youth development professional and Art Educator in Worcester's inner-city schools and learning programs for over six years. In 2023, Dana began building a small business centered on "slow-fashion" wearable art, Afro-minimalism, and Afro-Hispanic representation. As ArtsWorcester's Education Manager, Dana combines her commitment to city youth with her passion for the local art community.