About

hELLO! I'M DANI,

I believe that documenting and being inspired by my histories is an act of revolution. I'm a multi-media creative storyteller & writer born and raised in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and currently based in Boston, MA. 

My stories highlight the lives of those I love and those I have learned from. I have heard the most riveting tales of love, passion, community, family, and spirit around dining room tables in towns forgotten by the rest of the world. 

I tell these stories because they taught me how to be a person navigating a complex and often challenging world. I hope to decorate this space with many mirrors, so whoever encounters it finds beauty in our shared experiences. 


What am I up to?

I have spent a vast part of 2023 thinking of a medium to tell these stories I have been continuously hearing since I was a child, especially toying with the idea of a "family curse". I have always heard from my mom, aunts, and cousins, that we are the victims of this vicious curse casted upon us by one of our own. 

Cursed is a very strong word. But it has been what we use to justify our tragedies since forever. I decided to explore that narrative, and Natural Daughters, a fictionalized memoir about the lore of my family, was born.  


what's next?

I am excited to continue investing in my craft. This application season, I have focused my efforts on applying for several MFA programs, as well as residencies and workshops. I will be starting my advanced studies this Fall at the University of Colorado