Speaking
Talks about LGBTQ+ journalism, media leadership, collaboration and representation, shaped around your audience.
Charis and Cliterati pair up the third Thursday of each month to present an inviting and fierce open mic & reading series that celebrates new voices and seasoned veterans alike. Co-hosted by Karen G. and Theresa Davis, all are welcome to come and share their work. This month's featured author is Dana Piccoli.
This is a Charis Circle from Margin to Center Literary Event. The suggested donation is $5.
The first exclusive convention for the award winning web-series and movie Carmilla. Dana will be moderating the full cast panel, as well as the Hollstein panel .
Dana will appear as a moderator for the 4th annual ClexaCon, a multi-fandom event for LGBTQ women and allies.
Conferences · Classrooms · Community
A journalist’s preparation. A host’s warmth.
I’m available for conference talks, panel moderation and guest conversations with classes, student organizations and community groups.
I speak about my work in LGBTQ+ journalism, leading a national media collaborative and bringing newsrooms and researchers together.

Talks about LGBTQ+ journalism, media leadership, collaboration and representation, shaped around your audience.
Thoughtful questions and an engaging conversation for panels, interviews and events.
Guest talks and Q&A sessions about my career, the work of queer media and what it takes to bring people together around journalism.
Topics & conversations
My work connects reporting, organizational leadership and collaboration. These are the conversations I bring to conferences, campuses and community groups.
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I host this seven-part podcast featuring LGBTQ+ publishers, editors and journalists discussing the economics of queer media, reporting under threat and building a sustainable future.
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I’m available for conferences, classes and group discussions.