Dana Koops was born in Los Angeles, CA to teachers who were born and lived internationally. She is a Global BFA (film) student in the dual program at Emerson College and Paris College of Art. Dana began acting when she stepped onto the stage as a toddler in an Azusa Pacific University opera production of "Suor Angelica" (Puccini). She trained at Gary Spatz's - The Playground: A Young Actor's Conservatory, Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop, and the Groundlings School. Interested in other aspects of filmmaking, Dana wrote/acted in/and produced her first short film "Stuck" (2017) when she was in 9th grade. "Driver's Ed" (2019), a multiple award winner, was Dana's directorial debut. Dana's love of story and adventure enables versatility not only as an actress, but also as an engaging filmmaker. In her element when on set, both in front of and behind the camera, Dana speaks French and enjoys reading, rock climbing, traveling, and swing dancing.