Danna Dennis is a Senior Organizer at Riders Alliance with a passion for building communities and advocating for positive social change. Since 2014, she has been at the forefront of City & State Campaigns, including successful initiatives like Fair Fares and Congestion Pricing that have directly impacted transit riders.
Born in Jamaica, NY, and raised between Queens and Brooklyn, Danna’s roots in diverse communities have shaped her commitment to advocacy. In recent years, she relocated to Northern New Jersey, where she continues her impactful work.
During her college years at SUNY Herkimer, Danna demonstrated her leadership skills by representing her freshman class in student government and spearheading public relations efforts for the Black Student Union. Her commitment to community service extends to her involvement in the Seventh Day Adventist Church, where she has served as a dedicated youth leader, organizing mission trips and conferences that have brought together over eleven hundred individuals.
Prior to her role at Riders Alliance, Danna gained valuable experience in the healthcare sector and emerged as a prominent volunteer leader in the fight for improved C train services and affordable MetroCards for low-income residents as part of the Fair Fares campaign.
Alongside her professional achievements, Danna finds fulfillment in her roles as a devoted wife and mother to two young boys, advocating for inclusive spaces for individuals with special needs.
With a clever and insightful approach to community organizing, Danna Dennis continues to make a lasting impact on the lives of those around her, embodying the spirit of empowerment and advocacy in all that she does.