Dani was raised in Maryland, spending her early years frolicking the Chesapeake. She has been a resident in coastal Carolina for 20 years, relocating from Beaufort to Wilmington about three years ago. She has worn many hats, working in technology sales, consulting, and education as a preschool teacher and program director.

Dani says that she'd "rather read than sleep," and her Kindle is basically an extension of her hand when she's off the clock! She also enjoys unpredictable and adorable antics of her rescue dogs, as well as an assortment of volunteer work with organizations from music festivals to historical associations to non-profit children's groups.