Dani is the Higher Degree by Research Education Coordinator in the Offfice of Graduate Research, where she develops and delivers educational programs, processes and seminars that enhance graduate research excellence and promote a supportive research environment. Dani has led change and innovation in supervisor development policies and practices for the University to develop an integrated HDR supervisor development program. She has also developed and delivers a world class training program to support Flinders University graduate research students to successfully develop research projects and acquire research and professional skills. 

Dani's PhD research was in the area of access to justice for vulnerable groups, particularly South Sudanese refugee background communities. Throughout her time at Flinders, Dani taught in various Legal Studies topics, worked in the Professional Development Unit and as an Academic Adviser to students in the Student Learning Centre. She also worked as a Research Associate at Southgate Institute for Health and the Law School at Flinders.