Dana Searcy is the Division Director for Washoe County Housing and Homeless Services. She began her career with the County in 2017 after serving the community in the non-profit sector for more than 10 years.
Dana managed the Washoe County Strategic Plan and worked on various community projects as a Special Projects Manager prior to being asked to support the transition of Washoe County into the lead role for Regional Homeless Services. These past three years have included the shift of the Continuum of Care and Nevada Cares Campus from the City of Reno to Washoe County; the development of the Housing and Homeless Services Division including hiring 44 new staff and the expansion of the Nevada Cares Campus through a $80 million construction project; and a merger into the Washoe County Human Services Agency uniting the women and family shelter, OUR Place, with the division.
Dana’s education includes a Master of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration University of Nevada (UNR) and a Certified Public Manager (CPM) certification through the State of Nevada.
Dana is a native Nevadan and proud to live and serve locally with her husband and family.