As the founder of Turning On the Lights Global Institute, Inc., Dr. Da Graca creates digital experiences to help individuals reach their personal and professional goals. Allana Da Graca is a Part-Time Lecturer for the College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University. She teaches students how to Leverage Digital Technology with innovative strategies and techniques that help students become informed decision-makers in in the digital realm. She has a Master's degree in New Media from Emerson College and a Doctorate from Capella University. Dr. Da Graca has taught graduate learners at Walden University and Lesley University to name a few. Dr. Da Graca is the recipient of the Robert C. Ford Fellowship (2007-2009), Bunker Hill Community College MLK Leadership Award, Chahara Foundation Grant, Talented Minority Scholarship, Massachusetts Governors Alliance Task Force Recognition (Youth Leadership), Unifacs Brazil Business Week Appreciation, and more.