About DW
Daena Wallace is an Administrative Operations and Project Management professional who helps organizations, entrepreneurs, and mission-driven teams bring clarity, structure, and momentum to their work.
With over five years of experience supporting complex initiatives, Daena has built her career around being the person behind the scenes who makes things work. Her background spans nonprofit operations, community engagement, executive support, and small business consulting, providing her with a rare blend of strategic coordination and hands-on execution.
From 2020 to December 2025, Daena served as a Project Manager and Community Engagement Associate at The Center for Shared Ownership, where she supported over 120 housing communities. In that role, she coordinated large-scale initiatives, developed digital workflow systems, created governance and compliance programs, and managed hybrid events and training sessions. Her work helped organizations enhance engagement, refine internal processes, and advance critical projects with greater consistency and accountability.
Today, Daena works independently through JD Home Visions LLC, providing flexible, à la carte administrative and operational support to small businesses, consultants, and organizations. She partners closely with clients to design workflows, manage scheduling and communications, organize systems, support events and workshops, prepare reports, and streamline the daily operations that often overwhelm growing teams.
What sets Daena apart is her ability to step into evolving environments and quickly create order. She is known for transforming scattered ideas into clear plans, disparate tools into functional systems, and overloaded workflows into manageable and sustainable operations. Her approach blends structure with creativity—combining project management, digital tools, and data-informed thinking to help clients not only stay organized, but work smarter.
Daena brings a driven, thoughtful presence to every project. She excels in roles that demand discretion, adaptability, and trust, and is deeply motivated by helping others create work that is meaningful, organized, and scalable.
She holds certifications in Project Management and Data Analytics from the University of Oregon and works virtually with clients nationwide from her office in Eugene, Oregon. At her core, Daena’s work is about support in creating the systems, structure, and stability that allow people and organizations to focus on what they do best.
Professional Experience & Testimonials
“It is with immense pleasure and unwavering confidence that I offer this testimony in support of Daena Wallace. From my experience working alongside her, it became clear that Daena is an individual of extraordinary talent, possessing a comprehensive skill set that significantly benefits any organization she is a part of.
Daena demonstrates exceptional prowess in project management, adeptly navigating every stage from initial conception to successful completion. Her strategic thinking allows her to meticulously plan intricate details, while her leadership ensures efficient execution, consistently delivering projects on time and within scope. She doesn't just manage; she cultivates success.
Beyond her formidable organizational capabilities, Daena is a truly creative force, skilled in technical design and its practical application. She possesses the unique ability to blend innovative thought with technical precision, resulting in solutions that are both groundbreaking and highly effective.
One of Daena's most remarkable attributes is her gift for community engagement. She brought to our Cooperative an inherently calming and deeply engaging approach, fostering an environment where collaboration thrived. Her interactions are consistently marked by profound honesty and unwavering integrity, building trust and strengthening relationships across all levels. She has a genuine talent for bringing people together and ensuring everyone feels heard and valued.
Overall, Daena Wallace's commitment to excellence, her dedication to her work, and her exemplary professional approach make her an invaluable asset. She consistently goes above and beyond, embodying a standard of quality and impact that is truly inspirational.”
— Ms. Thomas - Former Coop Board President
“I have worked directly with Daena over the course of the last year in her role as Community Engagement Associate with The Center for Shared Ownership (CSO). She has been instrumental in our cooperative's journey to regain its footing. Daena is organized and extremely knowledgeable about community resources. While her comportment is always professional, Daena also projects sincere interest and caring in her interactions with clients. I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to work with her and would be delighted if our paths crossed again in the future.”
— Onnie B. - Coop Board Secretary“I am pleased to offer my strongest recommendation for Daena, whose professionalism, precision, and unwavering commitment have been instrumental in supporting the restoration of stability at a Chicago Cooperative. Her breadth of expertise and calm, solutions‑oriented approach made her an invaluable partner during a period that demanded both technical skill and organizational maturity.
Throughout her work with the Cooperative, Daena demonstrated exceptional professionalism and a deep commitment to organizational health. Her contributions helped restore order, rebuild trust, and support the Cooperative’s path toward sustainable governance.
She consistently delivered high‑quality work, often going beyond expectations to ensure that processes were not only completed but strengthened.
I confidently recommend Daena to any organization seeking a dependable, forward‑thinking professional who elevates every project she touches. Her integrity, skill, and collaborative spirit makes her an asset in any environment.”
— Ricardo S. - Coop Board President