Mscja Dana Lyons-Canty

Dana Lyons-Canty, MScJA, currently serves as a Special Projects Officer at the Central New York Community Foundation, having been instrumental in securing $30 million in scholarships for over 1,000 underserved students. Previous roles include Manager of Post-secondary Scholarship Access and Completion, where Dana also secured significant scholarship funding and managed donor relations. Dana's experience in retail management includes positions as Operations Manager and General Manager at various fashion boutiques, leading teams, enhancing operational efficiencies, and driving sales growth. An educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Syracuse University and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from Keuka College, along with an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice from Onondaga Community College.