Dante Mapanao

Dante Mapanao is an experienced professional currently serving as a Case Manager III for the City of Long Beach, providing in-home counseling and case management for families, facilitating individualized service plans, and ensuring child safety through environmental assessments. Concurrently, Dante is the Director and Principal at Kali Kollective, overseeing business operations and performance data analysis. Previous roles include Principal at Low Key Consulting LLC, Employment Specialist at U.S.VETS, and General Manager at Combat Submission Wrestling World Headquarters, where responsibilities encompassed operational management, staff training, and community engagement. Dante began a career in support services as a Recovery Advocate at Mental Health Systems and as a Site Leader for the Orange County Department of Education, focusing on youth mentorship and program development. Dante holds a Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Sciences from UC Irvine.