Dana Schafer-Smith

Dana Schafer-Smith is a seasoned professional in technical recruiting and people operations, currently serving as Director of Technical Recruiting at Kleiner Perkins since April 2025. Prior to this role, Dana held various positions at Grammarly, including Lead People Program Manager and Group Manager of Recruiting Operations, focusing on performance management, recruitment marketing, and early talent initiatives. Dana began a career in recruiting at Pinterest from July 2015 to August 2019, overseeing technical recruiting and university recruitment efforts. Dana holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from The Ohio State University, completing the degree in 2015.