Board Member Spotlight
Dana Clark ’06
Dana is President of Clark | Azar & Associates (CAA), a woman-owned small business providing civil engineering and landscape architecture services in Maryland, DC and Virginia. As president, she is responsible for managing business operations, business development and providing client and project management.
Favorite memory of Clemson – Despite having a fantastic collegiate experience, I think Clemson has really brought me the most joy post graduation. I have always felt a part of something just by having graduated from Clemson. The greatest privilege has been the opportunity to share that with others, especially my children. They have been to a football game every year since they were born and have been brought up Clemson Tigers and to see it all again through their eyes has been remarkable. And they aren’t even students! (yet…I hope!)
What keeps me busy during the day – Dana is he president of Clark | Azar & Associates, a civil engineering firm with offices in the DC and Baltimore areas. When not working, Dana can probably be found on a field watching my kids play ALL the sports.
Community Service/involvement/additional roles – Director at large for CREW Baltimore, youth sports coach
Personal Goals while on the Board – Provide more access and events centered around families and our young tiger fans!
Advice – Never let fear stop you. Fear just means the opportunity presents a chance for growth. Feel the fear and do it anyway!
Upcoming Events
See AllAn Evening with Wendy York, Dean of Clemson's Powers College of Business
An Evening with Wendy York, Dean of Clemson's Powers College of Business
February 26
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5:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Please join us for an evening of Clemson fellowship and updates on Clemson’s Powers College of Business with Dean Wendy York.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Georgetown, DC
***Address will be provided after registration.
Small plates and Desserts curated by MICHELIN STAR CHEF TAKESHI NISHIKAWA
Hosted by CHRIS TORTI and DR. MELONIE RICHEY
Special guest: DR. JOHN HANNON – Director, Brook T. Smith Launchpad
*** Registration closes on February 20, 2026 ***
Questions? Email Chris Peters at petersc@clemson.edu.
Military Appreciation at Arlington Cemetery
Military Appreciation at Arlington Cemetery
March 7
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9:00 am
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12:00 pm
Gather with fellow Tigers to honor Clemson’s fallen heroes who are interred at Arlington National Cemetery. We will gather as a whole group for opening remarks then break into small groups to visit 4-5 grave sites. The group will gather again for closing remarks and a Roll Call performed by Clemson Cadets in the Amphitheater.
The visiting of the gravesites part of the event is free to Club members. An optional reception will be held from 11:00am – 1:00pm at the Military Women’s Museum at the entrance to Arlington Cemetery. Food and beverages will be served.
Early bird pricing for the reception is $20 for Club members, $30 for non members until Feb 1. After Feb 1, member pricing is $25, non member is $40. Club members may purchase one additional ticket at member pricing.
If you plan to attend the gravesites AND the Reception, please only register for the “Event and Reception”. This option will register you for both parts of this event.
Clemson's MiSTERS in DC
Clemson's MiSTERS in DC
March 18
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6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Founded in 2000, the Call Me MiSTER® (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) program was created to inspire minority young men to pursue meaningful careers in education. What began as a partnership between Clemson University and three other institutions has grown into a national success, now spanning more than 75 colleges and universities. Through academic support, tuition assistance, and job placement, Call Me MiSTER is transforming lives and shaping the future of education.
This March, our Club is proud to help host Call Me MiSTER Director Mark Joseph, a former MiSTER himself, along with several current students as they visit DC during Clemson’s spring break. Alumni, parents, and students are invited to join us for a special evening reception on Wednesday, March 18 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington to meet Mark and the MiSTERs while hearing first hand stories of their success and celebrating the program’s incredible impact.
Registration is just $7 for Club members (who may bring three guests at this rate) and $20 for non-members and includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and soft drinks, along with complimentary valet parking.
Learn more about the Call Me MiSTER program here.
