Dani joined the Washington State Conservation Commission in November 2024, bringing over 15 years of experience protecting natural resources and food systems. With expertise in advancing policy through state and local government, she previously led the Pacific Northwest policy agenda for American Farmland Trust, focusing on farmland protection and agricultural viability. Before that, she supported tribes in implementing Puget Sound recovery projects at the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. Dani holds a Bachelor of Science in chemistry and a Master’s in Public Administration from The Evergreen State College. She enjoys spending time with her daughter, being involved in her local community, and exploring the Pacific Northwest by land and water.
