Dana Gidney From rockawaymore

Dana Gidney

Role: Vice Principal

A Miami-native, Dana Gidney brings more than 20 years of public relations experience to the RockawayMore team. After graduating with honors from the University of Pennsylvania, she worked for a boutique PR agency in New York City for 11 years, where she spearheaded multiple high-profile accounts including celebrities such as Kerry Washington; beauty and fashion accounts Laura Mercier Cosmetics, Lancôme Cosmetics & Fragrance and Gilt Groupe; media outlets W magazine, WWD and Bon Appétit; and major red carpet events for Condé Nast. In 2012 she returned to her hometown to join the RockawayMore team where she focused her talents toward the local restaurant scene, leading clients like Cafe La Trova to the top of every national best bar and restaurant list. Her signature dedication, energy and enthusiasm combined with her expertise in PR and marketing has yielded an impressive and successful track record developing and executing regional and national media campaigns.

What is your top bucket list destination? African Safari.

Whose celebrity style do you most admire? Gwyneth Paltrow’s minimalist, chic and effortless style.

Top three most played artists on your playlist. Currently listening to Taylor Swift on repeat in preparation for her October concert; otherwise, mostly artists who used to played at Lillith Fair .

What is your superhero power? Patience.