Dana Y.

Dana Y. is an experienced engineering professional with a focus on sustainable packaging and materials science. Currently serving as a Staff III Engineering Project Specialist at MSA - The Safety Company, Dana previously held roles at Schuman Cheese as a Packaging Project Engineer and at Sonoco as a Project Lead - Research And Development Engineer, leading international projects on sustainable packaging solutions. Academic experience includes a Research Scientist position at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where Dana contributed to significant research on highly wear-resistant materials and phase change properties. Dana has also been actively involved in community engagement and leadership roles, including serving as a Student Body Representative and launching sustainable initiatives at the university. Education includes a degree in Materials Science & Engineering and Spanish from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, complemented by studies at Universidad Pontificia Comillas.