Dana Karanik

Dana Karanik has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Dana currently holds the position of Director of Operations at St. Joseph's Health, a role they began in November 2023. Previously, they worked at Myriad Genetics, where they held various roles including C-suite Consultant, Clinical Research Project Manager, Clinical Research Coordinator, Co Author, and AAFP FMX Poster Presenter. From 2019, they also served as a Healthcare Consultant/Business Development at Onsite Women's Health. In 2022, Dana joined Optum as the Director of Clinical Operations, and from 2013 to 2022, they were the Chief Operating Officer at AWM. Additionally, Dana worked as a Practice Administrator at AWM from 1997 to 2013. Dana also had a brief role as a Registered Nurse at Solomon Page in 2021. In the past, Dana has also made contributions at St. Joseph's Health as well as American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) in the form of presentations and eposters. Dana began their career as a Home Health Nurse at Gentiva Home Health from 1997 to 2001 and worked as a Level II Registered Nurse at St. Joseph's Health from 1994 to 1998.

Dana Karanik's education history includes attending Le Moyne College and Capella University, where they are currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration. They also studied Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services at Seton Hall University and obtained an Associate of Science degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse from St. Joseph's College of Nursing. Additionally, Dana Karanik has obtained various certifications, including being a member of the International Society of Female Professionals, a founding member and leader of Syracuse Women for Good, a full member of the New York Organization for Nursing Leadership, and a registered nurse certified by the New York State Department of Health. They have also completed certifications in Basic Life Support for Healthcare and Public Safety, Good Clinical Practice, Health Information Privacy and Security, Women's Genomic Counseling Education, and Disney's Approach to Quality Service.