About

Rana Daniels, M.Ed.

Founder & Managing Director, Anar Changing Minds, Inc.

Rana Daniels is the Founder and Managing Director of Anar Changing Minds, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals unlock their potential through education, empowerment, and community support. Her passion for advocacy and transformation is deeply rooted in her own journey of overcoming adversity.

Rana’s path to leadership was not born of privilege—it was forged through childhood trauma, systemic neglect, and the perseverance to survive. Removed from her mother’s care due to mental illness brought on by years of abuse, Rana spent time at the Maumee Valley Children’s Center. At age 10, her grandmother took custody and raised her until illness once again upended Rana’s stability. By age 16, she was living in public housing with minimal support, facing the harsh realities of poverty and navigating life largely on her own.

Despite the instability, Rana’s resilience became her anchor. She endured challenges including emotional hardship, toxic relationships, and the absence of reliable adult guidance. But each obstacle became a stepping stone in her evolution—from surviving to thriving.

Today, Rana is a respected educator, accountant, and passionate community advocate. She holds a Master’s in Education from Lourdes University and the University of Toledo, a Bachelor's degree from the University of Toledo, and an Associate’s degree in Accounting from Owens Community College. She currently teaches accounting at Toledo Public Schools, where she integrates professional knowledge with compassion and lived experience.

Through Anar Changing Minds, Rana is committed to breaking generational cycles of trauma and poverty, and equipping individuals with the tools they need to rise. Her life is a testament to the transformative power of education, resilience, and purpose.