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Danielle Rios

Met at: Joe Liemandt's office Met date: 2025-03-26 Role(s): Senior executive in Joe Liemandt's organization, handles hiring and operations Last interaction: 2025-03-26 (Contract discussion)

Contact Information​

  • Email: [Update if available]
  • Phone: [Update if available]

Professional Background​

  • Works directly with Joe Liemandt in his education/technology initiatives
  • Appears to have significant authority in the organization
  • Handles hiring, contracts, and operational details
  • Identified and promoted Arthur within the organization
  • Has a strong eye for talent

Personal Details​

  • Very detail-oriented and self-described perfectionist
  • Competitive personality (played tennis competitively)
  • Has represented the United States in tennis competitions
  • Has a congenital heart defect (bicuspid aortic valve) but manages it
  • Athletic and enjoys tennis and pickleball
  • Plays at Austin Country Club
  • Takes days to decompress when on vacation
  • Responds to work communications even during off-hours

Our Relationship​

  • Will be processing my contractor agreement ($600K)
  • Seems friendly and engaging
  • Approved of my hiring ("you were the first person on her list")
  • Met briefly before my meeting with Joe

Recent Interactions​

  • 2025-03-26: Brief meeting during hiring discussion with Joe Liemandt, where she was asked to prepare my contract as a $600K contractor.

Shared Interests​

  • Pickleball (she invited me to play at Austin Country Club)
  • Competitive activities
  • Detail-oriented work approach

Key Insights About Them​

  • Extremely detail-oriented ("the highest attention to detail person" according to Arthur)
  • Very competitive personality (story about challenging a high school boyfriend over a test grade)
  • Works closely with Joe and appears to be one of his most trusted executives
  • Has trouble shutting off work mode (Joe mentioned her vacations are "a nightmare")
  • Maintains close contact with Joe even off-hours
  • Balances her intense work ethic with athletic activities

Potential Collaborations​

  • Organizing the July 4th American Renaissance Summit
  • Building movement infrastructure for education initiatives
  • Could be a valuable ally in implementing plans with Joe's organization

Communication Preferences​

  • Appears to be always accessible via phone/email
  • Responds quickly to Joe's requests
  • Direct communication style

Action Items​

  • Follow up about contractor agreement
  • Consider pickleball invitation upon return to Austin
  • Keep her informed of movement-building plans as they develop

Notes​

Danielle (or "DR" as Joe calls her) seems to be Joe's right-hand person for operational matters. She appears to have significant influence in hiring decisions and day-to-day operations. Her extremely detail-oriented nature could be both an asset and a challenge when working together on projects.

She seems to maintain a close working relationship with Joe while managing the operational details he delegates. She likely knows the organization intimately and could be a valuable resource for understanding how things work behind the scenes.

Her competitive nature and perfectionism drive her work, and she takes pride in her attention to detail. This suggests she'll likely expect high-quality work and follow-through on commitments.

The incident where she challenged a high school boyfriend about a test grade after four years of dating demonstrates both her competitive nature and her commitment to accuracy - traits that likely serve her well in her current role but might make her demanding to work with.