HOUSTON - eTradeWire -- Dr. Dana D. Wells, President and Chief Human Capital Strategist of DW&A and Founder of The Dr. Dana D. and Rev. Milton E. Wells Institute for Economic Mobility (DD ME Wells Institute), has been honored with the 2025 Deion Dorsett Pioneer Business Leader Award by the Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals (HAULYP). Presented at the YP Honors Gala, the award affirms Dr. Wells' trailblazing leadership in transforming industries, elevating communities, and driving sustainable, generational impact.

In her absence, Kennedy Washington, a fellow Texas A&M University alumna, accepted the award on her behalf.

Reflecting on the honor in a LinkedIn post, Dr. Wells stated:

"This recognition celebrates innovation, bold leadership, and visionary entrepreneurs who are doing more than building businesses; they're building legacies. I'm grateful to be considered among changemakers who lead with purpose and drive progress in our communities."

In her recorded remarks, Dr. Wells expanded on the shared mission with HAULYP:

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"The mission of HAULYP to advance activism, professional development, and social equality resonates with me, not just in theory but in practice. At DW&A and through the DD ME Wells Institute for Economic Mobility, we share that mission, equipping people, especially those in transition, with the tools, strategies, and support to thrive in career, business, and life. Real impact doesn't happen in isolation. It happens when leaders like us lock arms, align missions, and move forward together."

Through DW&A and the DD ME Wells Institute, Dr. Wells equips success-oriented individuals in transition—including veterans, foster youth, and single parents—to navigate change, achieve career transformation, and build generational wealth.

Dr. Wells' latest honor affirms what peers and industry leaders have long known: she is a catalyst for disruptive human capital innovation. Her trailblazing leadership has earned multiple accolades, including the 2022 Bryan Independent School District Hall of Honor induction, the 2020 WBENC Positive Impact on the Energy Industry Award, and the 2018 Shell Quality Award for Business Transformation and Change Consulting, cementing her influence at the intersection of business, community, and change leadership.

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Dr. Wells also extends her influence statewide and globally through roles on the Texas Economic Development Council Workforce Committee and the Association of Former Students Leadership Council at Texas A&M University, where she helps shape workforce policy across Texas's $2.4 trillion economy and fosters alumni engagement among a global Aggie network of more than 600,000.

About DW&A

DW&A is more than a consulting firm; it's a catalyst for transformation. We help companies, communities, and career seekers unlock growth, build resilience, and create lasting impact by aligning people, strategy, and purpose. Where others see obstacles, we see human capital as the key to breakthrough results.

About The Dr. Dana D. & Rev. Milton E. Wells Institute for Economic Mobility

At the DD ME Wells Institute, transition isn't an end; it's the launchpad to transformation. We equip individuals, especially those at pivotal crossroads, with the clarity, tools, and access needed to convert uncertainty into opportunity and purpose into power.

View Dr. Wells' acceptance speech: https://youtu.be/8E2KIYgo4K4


Follow Dr. Dana D. Wells on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdanadwells