Drina is a multidisciplinary director, producer, designer, arts administrator, and creative strategist whose work spans theater, film, television, live events, and socially engaged storytelling. Her practice is grounded in the belief that narrative art can challenge harmful systems, elevate marginalized voices, and foster connection, empathy, and repair.

She began her career with Disney's ABC on General Hospital before spending eight years with IATSE Local 33, where she built a strong technical and production foundation through live events, broadcast productions, and large-scale entertainment.

Drina has worked across independent film, television, and multimedia projects. Her credits include Production Designer for the multi-award-winning feature My Name Is Myeisha, Producer for the multi-award-winning short Hell's Belles, Art Director for The Tavis Smiley Show, and Special Effects for NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

In theater, Drina has directed, produced, and designed productions for organizations including Porters of Hellsgate Theatre Company, Lower Depth Theatre, The Group Repertory Theatre, Mammoth Lakes Repertory Theatre, Actors Studio West, the Morgan-Wixson Theatre, Woodcraft Rangers Teatro Fogata, and Crescenta Valley High School, where she has also served as a teaching artist.

Beyond her creative work, Drina has built a career in arts leadership and nonprofit administration. She serves as Company Manager for Lower Depth Theatre and the Managing Director of Porters of Hellsgate Theatre Company, where she became the first person to hold that role in the organization's history. She also spent nine years as a company member of The Group Repertory Theatre, serving on its Artistic Council and as Vice President of the Board. Professionally, she has held leadership positions at UCLA and Geffen Academy at UCLA, specializing in event management, operations, and community engagement.

Drina holds a Bachelor of Arts from Maryville University and both a Master of Public Administration and a Graduate Certificate in Public Policy from the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy. Her interdisciplinary background in forensic psychology, criminal justice, public administration, public policy, and the arts informs a growing body of work exploring trauma, justice, education, and community transformation. She is currently developing creative initiatives that use storytelling as a catalyst for healing, civic engagement, and systems change.