About

Meet Dana Ashwood

Dana is an accomplished School Counselor and College Counselor. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, and her Master of Science in Counseling with a specialization in School Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. She has applied her passion and commitment to college counseling to assist students in achieving their academic potential. Dana is dedicated to offering a collaborative and individualized college application experience for students and their families.

As a child of immigrants, Dana started You Too Belong to assist students and families who have been overlooked or underserved in the college application process. Whether you come from a low or middle income family, are a first-generation college student, multilingual learner, have a learning difference, or simply want guidance on navigating the college application process, You Too Belong is here to support you on your journey. 

Dana is a member of the National Association of College Admissions Counseling, College Access Consortium of New York, and New York State Association for College Admission Counseling.