Embracing a phrase from Ben & Jerry’s (“If it’s not fun, why do it!?”), Dana Young has channeled her boundless energy and ability to multi-task into a career of freelance writing and public relations. (And let's face it, these qualities also come in handy when raising her 6-year-old triplets.) With her business partner-in-crime Jennifer Hwang, Young promotes clients in travel, parenting, finance and non-profit sectors. She resides in Oakland but would like to live in Hawaii (she currently spends two months a year on the islands). She also , and is teaching her girls (and her husband, who is Hawaiian) to do stand-up paddle board. When not working, she runs half marathons and enjoys Old Vine Zinfindel (Seghesio is her current favorite).
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