Dana Messinger
Dean of College Guidance, Ramaz Upper School at Ramaz School- Claim this Profile
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Ramaz School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Dean of College Guidance, Ramaz Upper School
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Aug 2019 - Present
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The New School
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Education Administration Programs
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Director of Graduate Admissions, NSSR
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Nov 2015 - Aug 2019
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Columbia Law School
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Associate Director of Admissions
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Oct 2014 - Jul 2015
Responsible for reading more than 1,800 early and regular decision applicants from across the globe. Recruited candidates from across the US. Oversaw the editing and design of the admitted student packet, handbook and accompanying admitted student website. Planned and managed the admitted student blog and webinar series. Planned and executed five on and off campus yield events for over 600 admitted students. Supervised the Student Ambassadors program and oversaw their training and recruitment efforts. Show less
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Baruch College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Freshman Admissions
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Apr 2013 - Oct 2014
Responsible for directing an admissions staff of 12 counselors to recruit domestic and international applicants. Reviewed applications and sat on the selection committee for the Baruch College Macaulay Honors program. Worked with CBOs and DOE supported networks, like New Visions, on recruitment and educational programs to expand Baruch’s outreach. Created a new marketing campaign for prospective students, including an on-line communication plan, print literature, and a more robust social media presence. Created a new web page for admitted students using Hobsons CRM. Implemented new yield initiatives, including new weekend admitted student sessions and Baruch’s first large-scale admitted student day. Show less
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Johns Hopkins University
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Assistant Director of Admissions
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Jul 2009 - Apr 2013
Responsible for reading more than 1,800 US and International files per year from Pennsylvania, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Planned domestic fall and spring travel to Pennsylvania and International recruitment travel to Canada, China, Europe, and the Caribbean. Wrote a blog on international admissions for Hopkins Interactive, titled JHU Around the World. Member of the Natural Science, Social Science, Humanities and International Committees in early and regular decision. Directed 80 on-campus student interviewers and supported the Admissions Representative Leadership Committee in recruiting and training new student interviewers. Responsible for training new counseling staff members on information sessions, fall travel, and application review. Managed the Visiting Student program for non-degree seeking students. Served on the Transfer Committee and assisted in the final review of all accepted transfer applicants and the coordination of our notification process. Expanded the overnight program for admitted students from 80 to 600 students. Show less
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Analyst
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Jul 2008 - Nov 2008
Coordinated research for 20 targeted Congressional races. Partnered with consultants and pollsters to develop effective messaging and polling questions. Fact checked and edited nearly $12 million in television ads, polling, direct mail, and radio ads. Worked with directors and legal counsel to successfully defend Republican challenges to team’s advertising. Instituted press monitoring program for candidates. Coordinated research for 20 targeted Congressional races. Partnered with consultants and pollsters to develop effective messaging and polling questions. Fact checked and edited nearly $12 million in television ads, polling, direct mail, and radio ads. Worked with directors and legal counsel to successfully defend Republican challenges to team’s advertising. Instituted press monitoring program for candidates.
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Youth Outreach Coordinator
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Nov 2007 - May 2008
Acted as Ohio and Indiana State Youth Outreach Coordinator and Campus Outreach Coordinator for New York State. Managed and mentored interns across OH and IN. Managed, organized, and mentored college and law school campus groups across OH, IN, and NY. Worked with Field to craft and implement GOTV and volunteer plans for OH and IN college campuses. Worked with Press to optimize earned media. Scheduled speaking tours for surrogates like Chelsea Clinton and Gov. Tom Vilsack. Acted as Ohio and Indiana State Youth Outreach Coordinator and Campus Outreach Coordinator for New York State. Managed and mentored interns across OH and IN. Managed, organized, and mentored college and law school campus groups across OH, IN, and NY. Worked with Field to craft and implement GOTV and volunteer plans for OH and IN college campuses. Worked with Press to optimize earned media. Scheduled speaking tours for surrogates like Chelsea Clinton and Gov. Tom Vilsack.
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O'Melveny & Myers LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Attorney
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Oct 2004 - Mar 2008
Engaged in a diversified litigation practice with a focus on white-collar crime, securities fraud, and intellectual property matters. Extensive case management experience, particularly in devising litigation strategies and interviewing witnesses. Managed relationships with various witnesses, co-counsel, joint defense group members, and federal prosecutors. Managed and directed large teams of junior associates, contract attorneys, and legal assistants in large-scale document reviews and productions. Recruitment and Mentoring: Interviewed prospective summer associates. Participated in recruitment lunches and dinners for accepted applicants. Participated in recruitment events and presentations in multiple cities. Peer mentor to first and second year associates. Organized and helped manage a Pro Bono project for summer associates assisting victims of Hurricane Katrina. Show less
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Education
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Georgetown University Law Center
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law -
The Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government