Dani Hao ✨
About Dani Hao ✨
Dani Hao is a Senior Manager of Community at Apollo.io, with a diverse background in community management, content creation, and marketing. She has held various roles in companies like Mutiny, Rippling, and Procurify, advocating for sustainable brand building and effective storytelling.
Current Role at Apollo.io
Dani Hao serves as the Senior Manager of Community at Apollo.io, a position held since 2024. In this role, Dani focuses on fostering community engagement and enhancing user experiences. The role involves strategic planning and execution of community initiatives that align with Apollo.io's mission.
Previous Experience at Mutiny and Rippling
Prior to joining Apollo.io, Dani worked at Mutiny as the Community & Events Lead from 2022 to 2023. In this role, Dani was responsible for managing community events and initiatives. Following this position, Dani served as the Community Lead at Rippling from 2023 to 2024, where the focus was on community building and engagement strategies.
Background in Content Creation and Marketing
Dani has a diverse background in content creation and marketing. At Lumen5, Dani held multiple roles, including Podcast Co-Host and Producer, and Communications & Community Manager from 2021 to 2022. Dani also worked as the Head of Communications at Procurify from 2017 to 2019, where responsibilities included managing communication strategies and community engagement.
Education and Academic Credentials
Dani earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University. The academic focus included Marketing and International Business, providing a strong foundation for a career in community management and content marketing.
Advocacy for Sustainable Brand Building
Dani advocates for sustainable brand building practices over short-term wins. This philosophy emphasizes the importance of understanding and listening to audiences to create lasting connections. Dani combines skills in content marketing and experiential marketing to drive long-term brand success.