Q: Welcome to Â鶹´«Ã½, Dani! What would you like our community to know about you first and foremost?
A: I have spent the last nine years supporting membership associations in education for members and chapter operations, where I developed a passion for leadership development.
I have a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in adult education. I use my professional experiences as a journalist, graphic designer, salesperson and association professional to help support chapter leaders and members.
Some fun facts about me are I teach baton twirling and am an adoptive mom to a 7-year-old boy and two 17-year-old girls.
Q: What are you most looking forward to about shifting over to an incentive travel-focused association and engaging with Â鶹´«Ã½'s network of fantastic chapters?
A: I’m really thrilled about the opportunity to immerse myself in the incentive travel sector with Â鶹´«Ã½.
I’ve always been passionate about creating meaningful connections within communities, and Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s vibrant network of chapters offers the perfect platform for that. I’m looking forward to collaborating with chapter leaders and members to enhance their operations and chapter experience.
Q: Are there specific skills you think are must-haves for chapter leaders today, that you're excited to help Â鶹´«Ã½ members create, cultivate, and build?
A: In today's environment, chapter leaders must be adaptive, flexible and think outside the box to foster growth and retention within their chapters. I'm excited to help Â鶹´«Ã½ chapter leaders enhance these skills through resources, education and support!
Q: Do you have any other tips to help incentive professionals balance demanding work schedules with opportunities to get involved with a Â鶹´«Ã½ chapter, as a volunteer leader?
A: Balancing demanding work schedules with being a Â鶹´«Ã½ volunteer chapter leader can be achieved by integrating volunteer activities into your routine and treating them as an extension of your professional development. Leveraging Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s network and choosing roles that align with your career can make the experience more rewarding!
Q: Where in the world is next on your to-visit list?
A: We're currently planning our next family vacation to Denver! I have so many dream destinations I want to visit, but two of my biggest bucket list destinations include Germany and Greece. I am a lover of history and would love to visit historical sites in these two destinations!
Dani officially started with Â鶹´«Ã½ in mid-June 2024, and can be reached at dkloap@siteglobal.com
