Dana Kruse
Vice President

Dana is a Producer for Hornall Anderson Design Works, a leading design firm in the Seattle area and Omnicom Company. Prior to joining the HADW team in August 2006, Dana served as Producer for Blank[DESIGN] + PRAVDA, as well as Recruiting Specialist for FILTER/TALENT. Dana has a diverse background managing film and photography shoots, interactive, and print projects for clients including IBM, 3M, Tommy Bahama, Microsoft, Boeing, XBOX 360, and The American Heart Association.

Dana - a New Jersey native - relocated to Seattle seeking serenity between the mountains and open water. Dana is a graduate of Rutgers University with a BA in American Studies and Cinema Studies and is currently spearheading the revival of a Rutgers Alumni Chapter in the Seattle Area.

Dana has been an active participant in Design Community in Seattle and, in her last term on the the Seattle AIGA Board, served as Education Director. Dana brings a passion for design and film, enthusiasm for facilitating events, and is looking forward to connecting with both students and practicing designers.