Her Story
About Dana
Dana Buckley is a dedicated administrative and technical support professional serving at STP Nuclear Operating Company, where she supports the Instrumentation and Controls maintenance shop. Since joining the organization in 2023, she has played an important role in preparing maintenance work packages, organizing quality records, managing timekeeping and expenses, and coordinating schedules and training-related activities. Her work requires strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and collaboration with shop managers, coordinators, supervisors, and maintenance teams.
Before entering the nuclear industry, Dana gained experience in education and community support, including serving as a Site Coordinator with Communities In Schools of Southeast Harris and Brazoria County. In that role, she developed campus plans, coordinated services, supported students and families, built community partnerships, and managed reporting responsibilities. Her diverse background has strengthened her ability to adapt to different environments, solve problems, support teams, and approach challenges with a proactive and resourceful mindset.
Dana is guided by honesty, integrity, accountability, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement. She takes pride in building positive relationships and delivering high-quality work while encouraging others to recognize their potential. She is particularly passionate about helping educate others about opportunities in the nuclear industry and encouraging women to consider careers in a field that is often perceived as male-dominated. Through her professional journey, Dana demonstrates the value of perseverance, confidence, and a willingness to keep growing while making a meaningful contribution to the teams and communities she serves.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Dana
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to God, my family, and a strong foundation of faith. My dad taught me determination, while my mom instilled discipline, and being a mother motivates me to set a positive example for my children. I’ve also learned from my failures and developed a mindset of perseverance—never taking no for an answer. I live by the saying, “Can’t never could.”
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering my industry is to lead with confidence and courage. Believe that you belong in every room you enter, stay curious, take safety seriously, and bring your strengths to work every day while continuing to build on them.
03What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in the nuclear field is the lack of education and understanding about nuclear energy, which can create unnecessary fear. I see an opportunity to increase awareness and encourage more women to pursue careers in the field, where their insights and perspectives can make valuable contributions.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are honesty and integrity—doing the right thing even when no one is watching. I also value a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and leadership. I believe in having the courage to change, never becoming complacent, continuing to learn, and always looking for ways to improve.
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