Dani Brooke

Biography

Dani Brooke is a Papillion, Nebraska native who serves as Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development at the University of Omaha. She began her career at Omaha after completing her time as a student-athlete, and now manages day-to-day operations of the student-athlete academic unit for over 350 student-athletes. Brooke is responsible for ensuring progress toward degree requirements, connecting student-athletes with appropriate support services, managing tutoring and mentoring programs, study hall and learning specialist services, and serving as liaison to campus units including housing and residence life. She also serves as sport administrator for men's and women's golf. As a player, Brooke was one of the most highly honored golfers in Maverick history from 2007-2011, earning four first-place finishes and two MIAA Championship individual medalist honors. She was named 2011 MIAA Player of the Year, a three-time MIAA All-Tournament Team selection, and a four-year letterwinner and three-year captain. Her career scoring average of 80.84 ranks ninth all-time at Omaha. Brooke holds a Master of Arts in Higher Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.