Alongside Network
Dana Mortenson is the Founder in Residence and Co-Founder & CEO of World Savvy, a national education nonprofit dedicated to preparing youth for global citizenship through engagement and professional development. Since July 2002, Dana has led initiatives that equip K-12 students with essential skills for the 21st century. In addition, Dana serves on the board of the Alongside Network, which focuses on equitable care for pediatric illnesses, and the Mortenson Family Foundation, which promotes community-driven approaches for advancing equity. Dana is recognized as an Ashoka Fellow for innovative social entrepreneurship and has contributed to various organizations, including the Mortenson Center in Global Engineering & Resilience and On the Map Records. Educational credentials include a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Connecticut College.
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Alongside Network
Alongside Network is addressing health equity by integrating psycho-social supports and follow up care for all families who have a child that experiences a life-threatening illness or injury. We are working to shift the system of care for families who have a child with a life-threatening illness or injury, such that psycho-social supports are integrated throughout their experience, with an emphasis on normalizing and offering clear pathways to follow-up care. We work with hospital systems and payers to demonstrate the benefits of integration, and we also work directly with families to validate, connect, and support them as they adjust to life following a child’s life-threatening illness or injury.