Dana Smiley
Dana Smiley joined The Carter Center as a Program Associate in 2024. She focuses on proactive conflict transformation via dialogue, community leadership, and youth engagement. Smiley also served as the inaugural executive student director of the Emory Votes Initiative, promoting civic engagement on Emory University’s campuses. Smiley received training as a facilitator through her role as a Doha Debates ambassador and earned her B.A. in human health and philosophy, politics, and law from Emory University.
"Students and young professionals have access to unbridled creativity and optimism. I am eager to protect and deepen this energy in the community convened by ELCC, investing in and empowering young leaders to make the better world they can imagine a reality."