The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
Dana Silicki currently serves as the Director of STEM, Service, and Lifelong Learning at The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, where responsibilities include managing educational programs for participants from kindergarten to adult, overseeing research, communication, budgeting, and instructor training. Previously, Dana held various roles at Virginia Cooperative Extension, including Unit Coordinator and 4-H Extension Agent, focusing on youth education program coordination. As a High School Teacher at Bland County Public Schools, Dana taught Agriculture classes and managed vocational budgets. Early career experience includes working as a Secretary and Student Worker at the Virginia Tech Dairy Center, handling records and administrative tasks. Dana earned a Master of Science in Education and a Bachelor of Science in Dairy Science from Virginia Tech.
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The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) serves as a regional catalyst for economic transformation. Core focus areas include research that provides a clear path to commercialization, advanced learning opportunities where education meets experience, and economic development through conferencing and a partnership with the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance. It is located in scenic and historic Pittsylvania County on the VA/NC state line, within a short drive of Roanoke, Greensboro and Raleigh. Footprint served: counties of Patrick, Franklin, Henry, Pittsylvania, Halifax and Mecklenburg along with the cities of Martinsville and Danville The social media pages of the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) are limited public forums. IALR reserves the right to delete posts that include explicit language or content deemed to convey a nature of harassment or that pose or incite harm.