ABOUT

Who I Am.

As a mother of 4 in the Somerset School District and a member of this community with my husband for the last 13 years, I have a great passion for seeing the success of our schools, kids, and community. Prioritizing the building of strong moral character, critical thinking, and academic excellence in every K-12 student will prepare them for a successful future and to be productive members of society. If elected, I will be an advocate for high academic standards, parental involvement, curriculum transparency, and accessibility. I want to uphold strong, traditional family values in our schools. As an active member of the community, an engaged parent, and an advocate for high standards of education, I am well-suited to serve on the school board and would be honored to earn your vote.

“As a former Somerset School Board Member, I have had the opportunity to see Dani engaged with the school board over the past few years and I have been consistently impressed by her excellent communication skills, dedication, leadership qualities, and commitment to the educational well-being of our students.”

— Cherie Link

My history.

My roots are local, yet my worldview is shaped by experiences in other geographies and cultures. I grew up in River Falls and left home to attend Christendom College in Northern Virginia (just outside the DC beltway), where I received a B.A. in Political Science and Economics. I was excited to meet new people, be in a different environment and take on new challenges. I also had the enriching opportunity to study abroad in Ireland.

My professional achievements and personal contributions have equipped me with unique and diverse insights and perspectives. I have worked in a variety of different fields including health, law enforcement and customer service, including being the owner of an award-winning self-start up business based in Somerset. I am a volunteer, both in my church with its outreach programs and in local sports. I have demonstrated leadership in both my professional life and personal life.

I have a passion to learn, study, and research, and being objective is very important to me. I do my homework and understand as much as I can before making statements or asking questions so that I can back up what I say. I enjoy reading about the latest trends and legislation in education. My love for research leads me to ask pointed and direct questions. I am always up for a respectful discussion with people who hold different viewpoints. I am open, willing, and eager to collaborate with board members, parents, and the community, while representing the principles on which I am running and the voters who are supporting me.