Dana earned her undergraduate degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from The Ohio State University in 1994. She was awarded her Masters degree in Audiology from the University of Cincinnati in 1997. Recently, Dana completed her Doctorate degree in Audiology from the University of Florida.

Dana had worked previously as a clinical audiologist in Cincinnati for 5 years before moving to the central Ohio area. In addition to working with University Hearing Professionals, Dr. Bruggeman is also employed at The Ohio State University Medical Center.