New additions to our philanthropic team: Dana and Jaya
Dana Casson
Vice president of philanthropy
Dana Casson has one goal: to help patients and families find joy in helping others.
As our new vice president of philanthropy, Casson leads a team of dedicated professionals who helps donors support remarkable care for generations to come. Her work transforms the gratitude of patients and their families into action and impact.
Casson began her career in financial planning and, at one point, ran her own practice. Over time, she reached a point where she was in search of a greater purpose. Ultimately, her financial knowledge helped her shift her career to healthcare philanthropy and planned giving.
Casson has worked with the American Heart Association and several healthcare systems, including Vidant Health in Greenville, North Carolina. She most recently served as system vice president and chief philanthropy officer at OhioHealth before joining our team in January. Even after 16 years in philanthropy, the act of giving still excites her.
“The communities Novant Health serves are closely knit, and donors want to invest in something that will improve the lives of their friends and neighbors,” she said. “There’s still much potential to grow our impact. I’m a really big thinker, and I get excited about how we can grow philanthropy across this system and the region.”
Jaya Naresh
Administrative assistant III
Jaya Naresh has over 19 years of professional experience in banking, insurance, hospitality management, real estate, staffing and healthcare management. She has extensive experience in business development and client management. Naresh grew up in India in a military family. She moved to the U.S. after getting married. She is a positive, enthusiastic, cheerful and caring person who loves to enjoy simple things in life. She is excited to start a new chapter in her life with Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation.