Dana Johns

Dana Johns is an experienced private markets investor and portfolio manager with over 15 years of experience in managing multi-billion dollar global portfolios of institutional alternative investment assets.

She has a deep expertise in private equity and a vast personal network with top-performing private equity fund managers, advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion within the private equity industry.

Dana is highly recognized in the industry and has received accolades such as being named on Institutional Investor's Global List of Top 50 Women in Investment Management and as PEWIN's Member of the Year for her transformative work in private equity.

She holds leadership positions in various organizations including being the Chair of the Private Equity Women Investor Network (PEWIN) Board of Directors and a member of ILPA's Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council.

Dana is a sought-after speaker at conferences on private equity and alternative investments, covering topics such as portfolio construction, diversity, equity, inclusion, and venture capital.

Her educational background includes a Master of Science in Finance from Loyola University Maryland and bachelor's degrees in Computer and Information Systems from Stevenson University and Comparative Literature from Indiana University Bloomington.

She has held various positions in organizations like the Division of Investment Department of the Treasury State of New Jersey, Maryland State Retirement and Pension System, Waldorf School of Baltimore, Baltimore Museum of Art, American Opera Theater, and Camden Partners.