Professional Overview
Dana Neiswander is an experienced Talent Acquisition leader with a proven track record of driving workforce solutions across the healthcare, legal, and professional services industries. As the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Bezos Academy, she oversees the recruitment and hiring process for the rapidly growing network of tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschools.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Bezos Academy, Dana is responsible for leading a team of recruiters to identify, attract, and onboard top teaching and administrative talent. She has been instrumental in scaling the organization's talent acquisition capabilities to support the opening of new preschool locations across the United States. Under her leadership, Dana's team has consistently exceeded hiring targets and maintained high candidate quality.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Bezos Academy, Dana held progressively senior talent acquisition roles at Vivent Health and Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. As a Talent Acquisition Manager at Vivent Health, she specialized in recruiting for the organization's medical, dental, behavioral, prevention, social services, and pharmacy functions. Earlier in her career, Dana served as an RPO Talent Solutions Consultant and Recruiter at ManpowerGroup Solutions, where she supported talent acquisition initiatives for global clients.
Academic Background
Dana holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan, where she also gained valuable research experience as a Research Assistant across multiple academic departments.
Areas of Expertise
- Talent acquisition strategy and planning
- Workforce planning and forecasting
- Recruitment process optimization
- Sourcing and candidate generation
- Interviewing and assessment
- Candidate relationship management
- Employer branding and marketing
Professional Impact
At Vivent Health, Dana developed and implemented a specialized recruitment program that increased the organization's ability to attract clinical talent by 25%. In her prior role at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, she led the recruitment team that onboarded over 50 attorneys, patent agents, and scientists during a period of rapid business growth.
Conclusion
With her extensive experience in talent acquisition, Dana Neiswander has established herself as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to business leaders. Her ability to align talent strategy with organizational objectives, combined with a passion for developing high-performing teams, positions her as a valuable asset in Bezos Academy's continued growth and success.
