Dr. Dana Walker

Chief Operating Officer, Urban Legend Media

Dr. Dana Levinson Walker is the COO of Urban Legend, a platform that powers influencer campaigns to shape public conversation. Dana leads day-to-day operations with a sharp focus on talent strategy, business development, innovation, and operational excellence. Before joining Urban Legend, Dana spent nearly two decades in the Jewish nonprofit world, where she engaged emerging Jewish leaders across the globe. Most recently, Dana served as Director of ACCESS Global at American Jewish Committee, where she oversaw a global leadership program rooted in advocacy, education, and philanthropy. Her earlier roles spanned the Bronfman Center at NYU, Reshet Ramah, American Hebrew Academy, and Moving Traditions, among others. Dana holds a Ph.D. in Education and Jewish Studies from NYU, an M.A. from the Jewish Theological Seminary, and a B.Ed. from McGill University, along with a certificate in Conflict Education from the iCenter. She is also the co-founder and CEO of Chutzpanit Consulting, advancing the leadership of early and mid-career Jewish women professionals.