Dani Dilullo

Dani DiIullo has served as the Director of Education and Engagement at Louisiana Sea Grant since 2021. In this role she works to connect university researchers with coastal stakeholders to foster meaningful collaborations. Dani works with K-12 teachers, students, state and federal agencies, and community groups to enhance environmental literacy and workforce development along Louisiana’s coast. Dani brings over 20 years of experience in both formal and non-formal education and has worked in California, Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Washington. This diverse work experience has allowed her to observe numerous approaches to environmental outreach and she seeks to integrate best practices for what works best for Louisiana stakeholders. In addition to her duties at Sea Grant, Dani serves on the Louisiana Environmental Education Commission, the Gulf of Mexico Alliance Education and Engagement Team, and the CWPPRA Public Outreach Committee. Dani received her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and Economics from Davidson College and a Master’s of Science in Biodiversity and Conservation from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.