Dana engages in numerous local philanthropic endeavors including an annual gift drive for Treehouse for Foster Kids at the holidays.  She has Co-Chaired Bellevue LifeSpring, Woodland Park Zoo, Treehouse’s 25th Soiree Gala, and served on MoPOP’s Founder’s Award Committee.
about dana
Dana manages a third-generation real estate business, Frank Enterprises, originally founded by her father in 1950 with a single family home. Today, as the General Managing Partner of The TD Frank Family Properties, she oversees hundreds of multifamily apartments and continues to expand their real estate investments in Washington and Arizona.
While attending the University of Washington, she obtained her real estate broker ' s license at 19 years old. Her overarching mission centers on the creation of generational wealth, a belief she holds as attainable and sustainable for those ready to put in the effort and reshape the narrative. Dana's guiding principle is that "Equity grows, cash erodes". She is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty by imparting wisdom on working smarter, not harder.
Dana has been recognized for her work to assist low-income families in finding housing. She and her mother and partner, Theresa Frank, graced the cover of the Seattle Times. With her wealth of expertise and inspirational presence, Dana is a highly sought-after speaker.
“Dana has the remarkable talent to connect female entrepreneurs and energy movers to align on important causes by not just raising monies but much needed awareness. Her activism on the behalf of foster youth and their challenges is nothing short of monumental. It is said that to plant a tree in whose shade one knows they will never sit is one of the greatest of human efforts. That is Dana.”
MARTA DALLA GASPERINA
Co-founder of Tommy Bahama
One of Dana’s biggest assets is event planning and using her expansive network of friends and business associates as a resource. An avid supporter of the arts and culture, Dana leveraged her network for the grand opening ceremonies for the first African American Museum in Seattle which honored her uncle, music impresario, Quincy Jones and hosted talent Santana and the late James Ingram.
Dana is frequently asked to do “The Ask” at fundraisers because of her passion for charitable fundraising. She did the ask for the LINKS STEAM program, raising funds for low-income students in the field of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math as well as  the O Wine Scholarship Foundation which raised enough to fully pay four years of tuition and board for two deserving women.
Dana resides in Seattle and has two children—a son, Brett (who is a graduate of the Foster Business School at the University of Washington, who is now her business partner, and a daughter, Taryn, a Chapman University Dodge School of Film and Media Arts student. When not otherwise engaged, Dana enjoys traveling, playing tennis, attending sporting events, reading, movies, and visiting her second homes in Scottsdale, Arizona or the home she shares with her husband Eric in Nashville.
fun facts about dana
Involved in renovating and leasing rental housing
Advocates housing provider’s rights and shows compassion for residents in need
Enjoys live music and concerts—splitting her time between Seattle, Scottsdale, and Nashville, where her husband resides. She enjoys the lively Broadway and Printer’s Alley Music Scene
Model—Dana is a model for various print, magazine, and other advertising
Lover of red wines; attended a Screaming Eagle Wine Tasting
Throws epic parties including an annual gift drive for Treehouse for Foster Kids and Halloween dress up
Plays tennis weekly, and swims, rides a bike, and skis.
Avid sports fan—supports all local teams:
UW Huskies, Seahawks, Kraken, Mariners
Loves making friends and being a connector
Family First—Mother to two amazing offspring; still lives with 93 year old mom whom she calls her biggest inspiration
Recipient of MoPOP 2024 Hometown Hero Award, Columbia Tower Club 2024 On the Shoulders of Giants Award, American Lung Association 2024 Mother of the Year Honoree, National Speaker’s Association 2025 People's Choice Winner
Travels—has been to every US state
An avid reader
Lover of movies, music and dancing
Dana regards one of her biggest assets is her vast rolodex of friends all over the states, a great sense of humor, and her storytelling.
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