The Narrative Praxis Institute
Examining how power, history, and institutional memory shape financial system narratives.
Dahna Chandler | Founder and Principal Scholar
Financial Institution Narrative Scholar | Public Scholarship Researcher
I am an American finance narrative historian whose work examines how institutional narratives shape public understanding of economic systems, financial access, and wealth formation in the United States.
Grounded in my doctoral research at the University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education in organizational change and leadership, my work explores how financial institutions communicate trust, legitimacy, and access across evolving social and economic conditions.
Through interdisciplinary inquiry, essays, and public scholarship, I study how historical memory, institutional language, and narrative frameworks continue to influence financial behavior, policy interpretation, and perceptions of economic participation.
The Narrative Praxis Institute serves as a platform for research, writing, and collaborative inquiry focused on institutional trust, financial communication, and contemporary economic systems.
I also collaborate selectively with aligned institutions, scholars, and organizations exploring the relationship between narrative, public understanding, and financial access.
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.”