Wilson Center Experts
Dana Steinberg
Former Writer/Editor, Office of Public Education & Outreach
Education
M.A., International Relations/Russian & East European Studies, The George Washington University--Elliott School of International Affairs; B.A., Journalism, University of Maryland at College Park
Experience
Prior to joining the Wilson Center's staff as a writer/editor in 2000, Steinberg was a program assistant at the National Conference on Soviet Jewry (1996-2000). She is also an independent contractor/event planner for Reston Town Center in Reston, Virginia (1996-present).
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