Dani Landolt

Dani Landolt joined Leader Dogs for the Blind in August 2014 and has held roles as campaign manager, director of corporate relations and chief marketing officer. Dani currently serves as Leader Dog’s first ever chief impact officer and began in this role in February 2024.

In her time with Leader Dog, Dani has developed a corporate sponsorship program and established the current Leader Dog logo and brand with associated messaging. She has overseen corporate, third party and special event fundraising as well as all marketing and communication functions for the organization. In her current role, Dani oversees client services and the Leader Dog residence as well as all aspects of the guide dog program, including client training, canine development center operations and Leader’s canine welfare efforts. She also oversees client outreach and recruitment efforts as well as our volunteer engagement program including on-campus volunteers, puppy raisers and host home volunteers.

Prior to her arrival at Leader Dog, Dani led international marketing efforts in the automotive industry as well as sponsorship and brand activation planning for major corporate brands such as Rolex, John Deere, Lincoln Motor Company, and Purina developing unique activation plans for national and international target markets.

Dani is an alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania where she earned her bachelor’s degrees in communications and cultural anthropology. She is also a graduate of the University of Kentucky where she earned her master’s degree in communication.