Daniela (dani) Herrera (she/her/ella) is an award-winning Talent and Culture Strategist with nearly 20 years of experience helping companies build more inclusive, equitable, and human-first workplaces. She’s the founder of dei by dani and co-founder of Allies in Recruiting, and her work spans global Talent Strategy, People Ops, Leadership Development, and Workplace Culture Design.

Known for her no-fluff approach and values-driven leadership, dani partners with organizations to create systems that work for real people, especially those historically excluded from decision-making spaces. She’s a LinkedIn Top Voice, a trusted speaker and facilitator, and her insights have been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, and beyond.

As a jury member, dani brings a sharp eye for impact, intentionality, and creative leadership that challenges the status quo and celebrates the bold and the brave.