Dana Givens

Dana Givens is a Senior Product Designer specializing in Design Systems, currently employed at Instructure since May 2025. Previously, Dana held the position of Staff Product Designer at Betterment, where significant contributions included building a comprehensive design system that streamlined multiple Figma libraries and established effective feedback mechanisms. Dana's experience also encompasses a role as Lead Product Designer at Newsela, where efforts centered on promoting the Angelou design system and facilitating training for design teams. Earlier career achievements include enhancing subscription conversions at Ro and contributing to the development of user-friendly ecosystems at WeightWatchers. With a solid foundation in mentoring and design management from notable companies like WebMD and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Design from Pratt Institute, Dana Givens combines technical expertise with a strong commitment to design excellence.