“I had the privilege of participating in one of Dani’s white anti-racist accountability groups with a cohort of other white-identifying colleagues. Dani was incredibly skilled at integrating theory and reality into an experience that was both deeply educational and transformational for me. Dani is the epitome of a “warm demander,” leading the cohort with confidence, command of content, warmth, and humor. She challenged the group to ask ourselves tough questions, push our thinking, and come to terms with our faults while providing gentle support along the way so our defenses stayed down and we could really process and learn. She walks her talk and her modeling of openness and vulnerability allowed everyone in the group to be at ease during triggering conversations. Through the cohort experience, I became more aware of the layers of my own white privilege and how they relate to the systemic racism prevalent in our country. Gaining this understanding has helped me become a better ally to People of Color in my personal community and given me tools to integrate these learnings into my work.”