Dana Schmidt

Dana Schmidt is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in corporate communications across various industries. Currently serving as Senior Director of Corporate Communications at CME Group since January 2020, Dana leads media relations and strategic communications for the company's global commodity and options products. Prior to this role, Dana held positions at DRW as Brand & Communications Manager, where media relations and brand strategy for subsidiary brands were prioritized, and at Tribune Publishing Company, where responsibilities included serving as lead spokesperson and overseeing internal and external communications. Dana's career also includes roles at Discovery Communications, K&L Gates, and Wiley Rein LLP, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Dayton.