| Birth Day | December 24, 1950 |
| Birth Place | Hawthorne, CA |
| Age | 73 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Dana Gioia, a renowned poet based in California, is projected to have a net worth of $85 Million by the year 2024. With his exceptional talent for crafting beautiful and thought-provoking verses, Gioia has garnered fame and accolades in the literary world. His captivating poems have not only gained critical acclaim but also found a wide readership, contributing to his substantial wealth. As an influential figure in poetry, Gioia has left an indelible mark on the literary landscape of California and beyond.
American poet, author, and National Endowment for the Arts Chairman (2003-2009). His acclaimed poetry collections include The Gods of Winter and Interrogations at Noon; the latter work won the 2002 American Book Award.
Before becoming a full-time Writer, he worked in marketing at General Foods Corporation and promoted Jell-O products.
He began teaching at the University of Southern California in 2011.
He married Mary Elizabeth Hiecke in 1980. One of his three sons died as a baby, and Gioia memorialized the child in his poem "Planting a Sequoia."
He was awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal in 2008 by then-American President George W. Bush.
