Narrative intelligence for the finance sector: 
Examining how race, power, and institutional memory shape economic systems.

Dahna M. Chandler, Doctoral Researcher

Finance Narrative Historian | Racialized Finance Scholar | Public Inquiry Intellectual

The UpThink Narrative Initiative is a scholarly platform rooted in systems-level narrative inquiry. I partner with aligned researchers, think tanks, and public interest institutions to explore how race, power, and memory shape finance—and how narrative shifts can help reimagine the future. 

It is founded on my doctoral research at the University of Southern California where I'm emphasizing organizational change and leadership in the banking and wealth management sector.

Recommendation:

Dahna communicates complex financial narratives with clarity, depth, and scholarly precision. Her work is rigorously researched and engaging—whether for academic peers, sector professionals, or general audiences. She’s among the strongest researchers I’ve worked with and brings an exceptional level of professionalism and insight to every project.”

—Dr. Corinne Hyde, Professor of Clinical Practice, University of Southern California

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