Dina P. Drankus Pekelnicky

Dina P. Drankus Pekelnicky, MSW, currently serves as an Outreach Specialist at Postpartum Support International and Co-President of Milwaukee Children's Tour Company, contributing to both organizations since 2023 and August 2022 respectively. With a strong background in social work and community engagement, Dina has held various roles at HealthConnect One since 2009, including Associate Board member and Social Media Chair. Previous experience includes writing for Postpartum Support International from 2019 to 2021 and conducting research at The University of Chicago from 2009 to 2018. Dina's professional journey also encompasses positions at ISACA, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Chicago Region Breastfeeding Taskforce, Start Early, and Southwest Youth Collaborative. Educational credentials include a Master of Arts in Social Work from the University of Chicago, a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences and Economics from Northwestern University, and a completion of an Intensive French Study Program at Université Laval.