Dana D'Amico

Creative Science Communicator

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2023 in Review
2023 in Review

I built this site (and most of these case studies) in 2019, a time that no longer seems real in the post COVID-19 era. Needless to say, a lot has happened since then! Here a few projects from the past few years that I’m proud of.

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Teaching Yourself the Skills to Get the Job Done
Learner, Restorative
Teaching Yourself the Skills to Get the Job Done
Learner, Restorative

When I came onboard as communications lead at the University of Minnesota’s $14 million terrestrial invasive species research center, my first major task was to overhaul its digital presence.

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Learner, Restorative
Translating Science and Data through Story
Analytical, Context, Restorative
Translating Science and Data through Story
Analytical, Context, Restorative

As a trained plant biologist and creative writer, I like to explore all media when it comes time to tell the story of a published research article’s impact in the community. This mini-campaign told the story of the economic impact of an invasive fruit fly called spotted wing drosophila to the Minnesota berry industry.

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Analytical, Context, Restorative
Capturing a New Client's Dream Brand by Asking the Right Questions
Analytical
Capturing a New Client's Dream Brand by Asking the Right Questions
Analytical

I love working with clients who are just embarking on a major, perhaps life-changing journey – a new business, a first-time political campaign. Oftentimes, these clients are excited but uncertain about the first steps of brand ideation and look to me for total guidance. I take the responsibility of creating a brand that will feel personal and inspiring for these clients very seriously.

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Analytical
Developing Talent through Mentorship
Developer
Developing Talent through Mentorship
Developer

I’ve benefited from incredible mentors throughout my own career, so it’s important to me that I pay it forward with my own mentoring work.

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Developer
Serving Community through Pro Bono Action
Developer, Learner
Serving Community through Pro Bono Action
Developer, Learner

I take on pro bono projects because I believe that community members who are making a difference deserve top-quality work no matter their operating budgets, and deserve to see their own, deeply personal vision for a life-changing campaign or small business brand come to life with a little bit of technical help.

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Developer, Learner
Improving Work Flow & Results
Restorative
Improving Work Flow & Results
Restorative

Work flow efficiency can make or break a project on deadline. Here are a few of my favorite tools for better project and work flow management based on past experience.

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Restorative