Rena Dascal

Rena Dascal is Harris's Associate Dean for Alumni Relations & Development. Rena has more than 15 years of experience in fundraising, event planning, and corporate and foundation relations.

Prior to joining Harris, Rena was the Development Director at the Illinois Network for Charter Schools (INCS), an education policy advocacy and research organization. She has also worked for Rush University Medical Center, where she helped secure funding for medical research, and American Jewish World Service (AJWS), an international development organization. 

Rena graduated from Concordia University and has a master’s degree in social work from Yeshiva University. She lives in Hyde Park with her husband and two sons."