Dana Murray

Background

About Dana Murray

I’m a People & Operations leader with a passion for building thoughtful, people-centered strategies that drive both business results and vibrant company cultures. I believe that work should be meaningful, people should feel valued, and that the best leaders create environments where individuals and teams can thrive — personally and professionally. With over a decade of experience spanning Employee Engagement, Internal Communications, Learning & Development, Workplace Experience, and Organizational Design, I specialize in translating business strategy into people programs that foster connection, alignment, and impact at scale. HOW I LEAD I’m known for leading with transparency, creativity, and a bias for action. Whether I’m building programs from scratch, improving existing processes, or collaborating cross-functionally to solve complex challenges, I bring clarity, momentum, and care to everything I do. My leadership style blends coach and collaborator — I set a clear vision, empower teams to own their impact, and ensure we stay aligned while having plenty of fun along the way. WHAT DRIVES ME Purpose-Driven Action – I don’t believe in programs or processes for the sake of it. I build strategies rooted in business needs and employee experience, always aligning to what matters most. Authenticity & Connection – People thrive when they feel seen, heard, and valued. I prioritize transparent communication, feedback loops, and creating space for people to show up as themselves. Bold, Intentional Execution – Big ideas are great — but they need thoughtful execution to truly make an impact. I thrive at the intersection of vision and operational excellence, ensuring we move from concept to reality with measurable results. PERSONAL VALUES Curiosity | Connection | Transparency | Accountability | Creativity | Impact | Authenticity | CORE AREAS OF EXPERTISE Internal Communications & Employee Engagement Manager & Leadership Enablement Organizational Design & Change Management Employee Experience Strategy Remote & Hybrid Work Programs Strategic Event Design & Facilitation Culture & Values Activation People-Centered Program & Project Management Want to connect or collaborate? I’m always happy to chat with others passionate about building great places to work.