Dana Priyanka Hammond is an award-winning author, speaker, publisher, and transformational leader dedicated to helping others turn pain into purpose and purpose into legacy.
Born in Pune, India, and now based in Tacoma, Washington, Dana’s life journey is one of resilience, faith, and unwavering determination. Her bestselling memoir, Abandoned But Not Forgotten, shares her powerful story of survival and redemption, inspiring readers worldwide to rise above adversity.
As the founder of Dana Speaks™ — Heal at Your Pace — and DPH Publishing, Dana empowers authors, leaders, and entrepreneurs to amplify their voices and build purpose-driven platforms. She is also actively involved in the publishing and speaking community, helping mission-focused creators transform their stories into impact.
Dana holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership and integrates leadership principles, faith, emotional resilience, and personal growth into her work. Through books, events, mentorship, and digital resources, she creates safe spaces for healing, empowerment, and transformation.
Her mission is simple yet profound:
Small efforts evolve destinies.
When she’s not writing or speaking, Dana enjoys time with her daughter, drawing inspiration from nature, and continuing to build platforms that uplift voices and change lives.
Dana Priyanka Hammond is an award-winning author, speaker, publisher, and transformational leader dedicated to helping others turn pain into purpose and purpose into legacy.
Born in Pune, India, and now based in Tacoma, Washington, Dana’s life journey is one of resilience, faith, and unwavering determination. Her bestselling memoir, Abandoned But Not Forgotten, shares her powerful story of survival and redemption, inspiring readers worldwide to...
Against All Odds: A Journey of Rebuilding, Resilience, and Empowerment.
In Against All Odds, bestselling author and advocate Dana Priyanka Hammond shares her deeply personal journey of transformation, healing, and faith. Through raw honesty and heartfelt reflections, Dana chronicles her journey of rising from the ashes of loss, trauma, and...
Abandoned But Not Forgotten is the powerful memoir of Dana Priyanka Hammond, who as a four-year-old child was abandoned in a train station in India. Through her life, she has faced many trials and tribulations--abandonment, abuse, assault, and being part of the broken foster care and adoption system in America. Yet, she has overcome all of these...
The Solo Journey:Why You Don’t Need Others to Find Fulfillment by: Dana Priyanka Hammond is an empowering guide to self-discovery and personal growth through the art of embracing solitude. This book encourages readers to become their own best friend by cultivating self-compassion, setting healthy boundaries, and finding joy in solitary...
