Phenomenologist.

Researcher.

Evaluator.

Changemaker.

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Danielle R. Gilmore, Ph.D., MPP, CHES, works as an associate at Community Science, where she conducts equity-informed evaluation and leads quantitative and qualitative data analyses. She received her Ph.D. from the George Washington University Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration, where she specialized in program evaluation and phenomenology (what’s this?). Dr. Gilmore received her Master of Public Policy (MPP) from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she focused on designing and implementing equity-informed research and evaluation. She also received a Bachelor of Science in Community/Public Health from the University of Central Oklahoma with an emphasis on conducting community-led research to address inequity. Dr. Gilmore is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and has experience in project management, research, data analysis, and writing across academic and non-academic settings.

She/Her/Hers (what’s this?)

Dr. Gilmore views education as a social system, aiming to uplift its role as a foundational social determinant of health. Her work emphasizes the intersectionality of education with other social systems, such as the juvenile justice and child welfare systems, focusing on addressing the root causes of social inequities. In her work with Dalio Education and the Connecticut Opportunity Project, Dr. Gilmore has played a crucial role in leading the qualitative analysis for the “Connecticut Unspoken Crisis: Elevating the Voices of Young People” study. She managed the complex analysis process, ensuring that the insights derived were both rigorous and actionable. Dr. Gilmore also developed a sophisticated capacity-building framework for Community Advisory Group (CAG) members, equipping them with the tools necessary for effective participation in the research process and advocacy. Her efforts culminated in the CAG’s first major public engagement — the data walk — where members confidently co-presented findings alongside the research team. (read more)