Dana Karstensen was born and raised in Brunswick, GA. As a former military spouse and current Human Resources Specialist with the Jekyll Island Authority, she brings both local roots and lived experience to her work.
Her career spans outdoor education, childcare, nonprofit leadership, animal rescue, and historical tourism. Each move challenged her to see how her skills could fit roles she had never previously considered. Dana brings a unique perspective on valuing unpaid labor, volunteer leadership, and early career experience, and provides insight into helping women translate their skills to new opportunities.