Dana Miranda, CEPF®
Contributor
With over a decade of experience writing and editing for digital audiences, Dana Miranda, CEPF® (Certified Educator in Personal Finance®), has become a trusted expert in personal finance and career development. Her work has been featured in leading publications like The New York Times, Slate, Entrepreneur, and HuffPost.
Dana is the Amazon best-selling author of A Writer’s Bucket List and a founding member of the Kiplinger Advisor Collective. As the former Lead Editor for Branded Content at The Penny Hoarder, she led a team that created financial content reaching millions of readers. Her expertise spans financial education, career strategy, and digital media, helping individuals and entrepreneurs achieve their goals with actionable advice and strategies.
When she’s not writing, Dana enjoys volunteering, exploring creative outlets, and mentoring budding entrepreneurs.
Education
- University of Wisconsin-Madison: B.A. in Community and Non-Profit Leadership
- Poynter Institute: Leadership Academy Alum
Media Mentions
Connect with Dana on LinkedIn to learn more or check out her latest articles on DollarSprout.
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