Dani Carbary joined the Seattle University Athletics staff as Assistant Director for Alumni Engagement in July 2026.
Carbary will develop and execute programs that strengthen lifelong connections between Seattle University Athletics and its alumni and supporters. She will lead engagement initiatives, signature events and strategic partnerships designed to build community, increase participation and foster long-term investment in Redhawk Athletics.
Carbary brings more than two decades of experience creating impactful engagement strategies across the corporate, nonprofit and sports sectors. Most recently, she co-founded TADA Partners, a firm that designs and leads innovative programs connecting corporate leaders, community organizations and professional sports teams through networking events, mentorship opportunities, volunteer initiatives and signature experiences. She has built partnerships with organizations including the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Mariners, Seattle Storm, Seattle Reign FC and Sounders FC, Seattle Kraken, Delta Dental of Washington, Symetra, U.S. Bank and many others.
In addition to her professional experience, Carbary serves as a Board Director and DEI Co-Chair for WISE Seattle (Women in Sports & Events), where she helps strengthen collaboration and professional development throughout the region's sports community. She also began her career in athletics at Indiana University, working in Athletic Ticket Operations and supporting alumni-focused athletic events.