About Me

Hi! I am Dani.

I am a People Operations leader and consultant based in beautiful Bend, Oregon. I help companies build strong, people-first foundations: whether that means setting up the People function from scratch, solving specific challenges, or scaling infrastructure to support growth goals.

For over a decade, I have built and led People Ops at multiple early and growth stage startups and SMBs, covering everything it takes to build, develop, and retain great teams. I focus on what works for each unique organization— you will not find a one-size-fits-all playbook here. For the last nine years, I’ve worked with remote teams and deeply understand how to foster connection, accountability, and momentum across time zones.

In 2019, I launched my consultancy, Sonder HR, to partner with companies that want to invest in their people while achieving ambitious business goals. I offer fractional Head of People support and targeted consulting for specific opportunity areas. My approach is practical, thoughtful, and deeply customized to the unique needs of the organization I am working with.

When I’m not working with clients, you’ll find me on the steering committee for Cascadia Climate Collective - Bend’s hub for climate innovation and collaboration - and enjoying the bounty of activities Bend has to offer.