Dana McCoskey

Dana McCoskey is an experienced environmental professional currently serving as the Environmental Technologies Manager and Biologist at the U.S. Department of Energy since October 2020, focusing on the intersection of fish, environment, and community resources. Prior roles include Team Lead and Senior Environmental Program Analyst at Allegheny Science and Technology, where Dana supported biological and environmental research related to water power technologies, and Freshwater Biologist at New West Technologies, contributing to renewable energy mitigation strategies. Dana has a strong research background, including work as a Research Assistant at George Mason University, where thesis work involved molecular protocols for avian diet analysis, and previous field leadership roles with the Smithsonian Institution and Oregon State University. Dana holds a Master of Science in Environmental Science and Public Policy from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Portland State University.