Danielle Tutak

Innovation Fellow

Born and raised in Ludington, Michigan, Danielle “Dani” Tutak joined enFocus and moved to South Bend after graduating from the University of Michigan in 2024 with dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Anthropology and Fine Art. Growing up in rural areas, she witnessed the value of empowering people which, along with social impact-driven extracurriculars during college, has fueled her passion for community development.

Dani joined enFocus to have a direct impact on identifying and working past key challenges facing the region. In her time as a Fellow, she hopes to learn where her skills will be most useful in the community and to help share the enFocus model with other regions.

She is especially interested in projects related to rural areas, affordable housing, and supporting social initiatives. She is excited to use her background and enthusiasm to drive meaningful change in these areas and contribute to the new region she calls home.