Dana Bowser
Dana M. Bowser is an experienced educator, social worker, and national presenter with over 25 years of service in education, counseling, and human services. She currently serves as the Director of Student Success and Engagement for the Chester-Upland School District, where she leads districtwide efforts focused on social-emotional learning (SEL), mental health, and equity for vulnerable student populations. Dana is also a doctoral candidate in Educational Leadership at Neumann University and serves as the Co-Chair of the Student Voice Committee for PA4SEMW (formerly SEL4PA), where she amplifies youth perspectives in statewide conversations about school climate and wellness. Her professional journey began as a high school Spanish teacher in Philadelphia and has evolved into a leadership path grounded in whole-child development and inclusive, trauma-informed practices.
Dana has presented across the country on SEL integration, mental health in schools, McKinney Vento Homelessness Act, and culturally responsive education, including keynotes, ignites, poetry, and panels at national conferences such as AASA鈥檚 Leadership for Well-Being, CPSEL, OST, the PEDC Educator Diversity Summit, and others. A proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, she is also a dedicated community advocate, leading charitable efforts with organizations like the March of Dimes, where she has helped raise over $120,000. Whether mentoring students, producing talent shows, teaching Zumba, spending time with family, or championing equity and belonging, Dana鈥檚 work continues to uplift school communities and empower the voices that matter most.
