Early Life and Education
Daniela Amodei was born in 1987, making her 38 years old as of December 2025. She attended Lowell High School in San Francisco and later pursued higher education at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC). At UCSC, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, with a focus on English Literature, along with interests in Politics and Music.
Rise to Success
Amodei's career began in global health and politics. She worked at the IRIS Center at the University of Maryland, College Park, managing grant processes and recruiting personnel for international development projects. She also worked at Conservation Through Public Health. In 2013, she transitioned to the tech industry, joining Stripe as an early employee and a founding recruiter. At Stripe, she scaled the recruiting team and became the Lead Technical Recruiter. In 2018, Amodei joined OpenAI, where she held leadership positions, including Engineering Manager and VP of People. She then served as the VP of Safety and Policy.
Key Business Strategies
In 2021, Amodei co-founded Anthropic with her brother, Dario Amodei, and others. Anthropic is an AI safety and research company that aims to create AI systems that are reliable, interpretable, and steerable, with a focus on AI safety and alignment. As President, Daniela Amodei oversees the strategic direction and operations of Anthropic, including its trust and safety research groups. The company's key product is Claude, a chatbot.
Philanthropy
Specific philanthropy amounts for Daniela Amodei could not be found via search. However, her involvement with Anthropic reflects a commitment to societal benefit through responsible AI development. The company is structured as a public benefit corporation to prioritize social and public good.