Dana van Abbema

Dana Van Abbema has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Starting in 2001, they worked at St. Mary's College of Maryland as the Director of Career Development, where they managed a comprehensive career development program and built relationships with employers. During their time there, they also served as an Assistant Professor of Psychology, teaching courses and engaging in scholarship and mentorship.

In 2013, Dana joined Smartronix Inc. as a Recruiting Manager/Recruiter, where they executed full lifecycle recruiting for IT, engineering, and corporate roles. Dana also managed a team and served as the main point of contact for recruiting technologies.

In 2015, they moved to The University of Iowa Center for Advancement as a Talent Management Business Partner/Director of Talent Development. In this role, they supported staff in recruitment, onboarding, retention, employee relations, and performance management. Dana developed resources and strategies for recruitment, including applicant tracking systems and interviewing guides.

Currently, Dana is an HR Program Manager at UFG Insurance. Dana is responsible for building and optimizing talent programs for remote and hybrid employees. This includes designing and implementing performance review processes, facilitating training and support, and emphasizing the importance of ongoing goal progress discussions.

Overall, Dana's work experience showcases their expertise in talent management, recruitment, program development, and teaching.

Dana Van Abbema's education history begins in 1992 when they attended the University of Iowa. They completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Psychology in 1996. Following this, from 1996 to 2002, Dana pursued their PhD in Developmental Psychology at the University of Minnesota.

In 2006 to 2007, Dana Van Abbema engaged in masters coursework at Kansas State University, focusing on Academic Advising.

In addition to their formal education, Dana has obtained several certifications. These include Succession Planning & Talent Development from the Human Capital Institute (achieved in December 2022), Crucial Conversations Trainer Certification from VitalSmarts (achieved in September 2017), Certified Diversity Recruiter (CDR) from AIRS, an ADP Company (achieved in 2014), and Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR), Certified Social Sourcing Recruiter (CSSR), and Professional Recruiter Certification (PRC), all from AIRS, an ADP Company (achieved in 2013). Prior to these certifications, Dana completed the Federal Job Search Training Certification from the Federal Career Training Institute (Kathy Troutman) in 2011 and obtained the Global Career Development Facilitator Credential from the National Career Development Association in 2009.

It's worth noting that Dana completed the Career Coaching Institute from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, as well as the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute from ACPA—College Student Educators International, although the specific dates of completion for these certifications are not provided.