Dana Vielmetti

Dana Vielmetti is currently the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at CURE Epilepsy.3 She has over 10 years of experience in marketing and communications across the non-profit, pharmaceutical, and health tech sectors.1

Dana began her career at the Ad Council, creating public service advertising for government and non-profit clients.1 She later held marketing roles in pharmaceutical companies, working with healthcare providers and patient advocacy groups.1 Before joining CURE Epilepsy, she led the commercialization of a prescription digital therapeutic for a start-up focused on chronic GI pain.1

Dana graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Political Science and holds an MBA from Duke University.1 During her time at UW-Madison, she was involved in service-learning activities and was inspired by the Wisconsin Idea and public service spirit.2

After graduating in 2011, Dana spent a year teaching English in Japan on a fellowship before joining the Ad Council.2 At the Ad Council, she worked on various campaigns, including driving safety initiatives for the U.S. Department of Transportation.2

Dana's career path reflects her commitment to combining business skills with social impact, particularly in the areas of public health and nonprofit management.2