Content Expertise

My expertise centers on utilizing lived experience to address systemic inequality and foster systems change. I incorporate the perspectives of those who have directly encountered certain experiences or challenges to (1) tap into their unique insights and expertise, (2) create a more comprehensive understanding of root causes and potential solutions, and (3) conduct equity-informed research and evaluation to identify meaningful solutions and drive transformative change within our systems.

Education

  • PhD: Public Policy & Administration

    In 2022, Dr. Danielle R. Gilmore completed her Ph.D. in Public Policy & Administration (concentration: Program Evaluation) from The George Washington University Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Administration (GW TSPPA). Her dissertation was entitled “Examining The Role of Education in Improving Academic and Health Outcomes Among African Americans Populations” (read the full dissertation). At GW, Dr. Gilmore served as chairperson for the TSPPA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and as the TSPPA student representative on the search committee for GW’s Vice Provost of Research. She was also inducted into the Edward Bouchet Honor Society.

  • Master of Public Policy (MPP)

    In 2018, Danielle R. Gilmore received her Master of Public Policy from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (BSPH), where she maintained a 4.0 Grade Point Average (GPA). During her time at the BSPH, Danielle served as the Vice President of Communications for the BSPH Student Assembly, where she was responsible for overseeing BSPH communications, including managing email listservs.

  • BS: Community/Public Health

    In 2016, Danielle R. Gilmore received her Bachelor of Science in Community Public Health from the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). While at UCO, Danielle held multiple leadership positions including Vice President of the UCO’s National Panhellenic Council (NPHC) and Secretary of the Public Health Club. She was also inducted into the Order of Omega and Eta Sigma Gamma Honor societies.

Honors & Awards

  • Marquis 2022 Who’s Who of America®

    In 2022, I was included in the Marquis Who’s Who of America. I was recognized for my career in public policy and research (Press Release). Since 1899, Marquis Who's Who® has chronicled the lives of the most accomplished individuals and innovators from every significant field of endeavor, including politics, business, medicine, law, education, and art. Among our listees are Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners, best-selling authors, accomplished artists, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and more

  • Edward Alexander Bouchet Honor Society

    In 2021, I was inducted into the Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society. In the spirit of Edward Alexander Bouchet—the first African American to earn a doctorate from an American university—the Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement and promotes diversity and excellence in doctoral education and the professoriate.

  • Selective Excellence Fellowship

    From 2018 to 2022, I was a Selective Excellence Fellow at the George Washington Institute for Public Policy (GWIPP). GWIPP serves as a university-wide nexus for faculty and graduate students engaging in research on important public policy issues. Current areas of emphasis include state and local fiscal policy, urban and regional economic development, active living research, the role of federal statistics in monitoring U.S. economic activity, housing policy, the economics of retirement, workforce development in the 21st century, and social welfare policy.

  • Bertha “Jackie” McCullum Award

    In 2016, I was awarded the Bertha “Jackie” McCullum Award. The award recognizes the Public Health Major of the Year at The University of Central Oklahoma. It is given to public health students who make a meaningful contribution to the community and field of public health.

  • Outstanding Undergraduate of the Year

    In 2016, I was awarded Public Health Major of the Year from my undergraduate university, The University of Central Oklahoma. This award is given to public health students who make a meaningful contribution to the field of public health and give back to their community via volunteering and mentoring.

  • Eta Sigma Gamma Honor Society

    In 2015, I was inducted into the Eta Sigma Gamma Health Education Honorary Society. Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG), the national honorary for health education, was established on the campus of Ball State University in 1967. ESG has a rich history of serving students and the profession through teaching, service, and research and has grown to include over eighty chapters throughout the United States. ESG also promotes discipline by elevating the standards, ideals, competence, and ethics of professionally prepared men and women in Health Education.

Professional Experience

Associate | Community Science
September 2024 – Present
Promoted from Senior Analyst to Associate, I lead technical tasks, manage research and evaluation projects, and provide technical assistance. Responsibilities include conducting interviews, focus groups, and data analysis, supervising junior staff, and overseeing project implementation. I also contribute to business development and present findings at professional conferences.

Senior Analyst | Community Science
May 2022 – September 2024
Led qualitative research projects, designed data collection tools, and analyzed data using ATLAS.ti. Mentored junior staff and developed research protocols for community-based evaluations.

Program & Policy Evaluation Consultant | Utilization-Focused Evaluation
January 2023 – Present
Directed Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) evaluations for environmental justice policy research. Developed evaluation strategies, facilitated high-level workshops, and integrated DEIA principles into program design.

Research & Evaluation Associate | Mirror Group, LLC
September 2019 – December 2020
Led equity-focused research projects, created digital tools, and produced educational webinars to support evidence-based decision-making in philanthropic and nonprofit initiatives.

Research Assistant | Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness
June 2019 – August 2019
Analyzed labor market trends for veteran certification and licensure. Produced reports and issue briefs using Bureau of Labor Statistics data to inform stakeholders about educational and job market needs.

Research Assistant | George Washington University, Institute for Public Policy
September 2018 – December 2023
Led research on non-degree credentials’ impact on employment outcomes. Conducted regression analysis and managed data collection to inform policy recommendations on workforce development.

Program Manager | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
January 2017 – May 2018
Managed a team of 20 research assistants for a randomized controlled trial on health disparities. Oversaw participant engagement and led data analysis to evaluate interventions' impact on blood pressure control.

Community Connection Consultant | Johns Hopkins Student Outreach Center (SOURCE)
January 2017 – May 2017
Led fundraising evaluation and strategy for Strength 2 Love 2, enhancing the nonprofit’s capacity to expand job opportunities in East Baltimore.

Data Analysis Consultant | Commodore John Rogers Elementary/Middle School
January 2017 – May 2017
Utilized STATA to analyze chronic absenteeism data over three years. Presented findings to school administrators to inform initiatives aimed at reducing absenteeism.

Researcher | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
November 2016 – Present
Managed a 5,000-participant database for the Black Men’s Health Study. Conducted data analysis on social determinants of health using nationally representative datasets.

Community Impact Assessment Project Lead | INTEGRIS Cancer Institute
January 2016 – May 2016
Led a community impact assessment survey as part of Affordable Care Act reporting. Analyzed survey data to inform INTEGRIS’s community engagement strategy.

Program Coordinator | American Lung Association
August 2015 – May 2016
Updated the Breathe Smart from the Start program, integrating culturally sensitive approaches to improve smoking cessation among pregnant women and new moms.

Data Analysis Consultant | Buy for Less Corporation
August 2015 – May 2016
Designed and administered a survey for residents in a food desert. Analyzed data with SPSS to recommend strategies for improving healthy food availability in underserved areas.

Health Policy and Advocacy Coordinator | Oklahoma State Department of Health
September 2015 – March 2016
Drafted policy memos and led program evaluation for a homeless shelter. Developed policy recommendations that directly influenced the state’s 2016 legislative objectives, including increasing the tobacco tax and implementing parental leave policies.

Consulting Projects

Think Culture Health (2024 – Present)
Role: Lead Curriculum Designer, Equity and Systems Change in Public Health
Leading the development of a national e-learning course for the Office of Minority Health, aimed at integrating Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standards into public health practices. This course, providing CHES certification credits, addresses social determinants of health (SDOH) and health disparities. Responsibilities include researching public health literature, designing evidence-based educational materials, and collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure culturally responsive content.

Change Network, National Arts Strategy (2024)
Role: Qualitative and Data Visualization Specialist
Led qualitative data analysis for a leadership development program in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, focused on systems change leadership through an equity lens. Utilized GIS mapping and narrative techniques to visually represent program outcomes, helping leaders drive inclusive community change.

Center for Disease Control (2022 – 2023)
Role: Lead Evaluation Specialist for Community-Based Research
Led a community-based participatory evaluation to assess the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on diverse communities. Developed and executed rapid community case studies, gathering real-time data through interviews with community leaders. Analyzed the effectiveness of public health interventions and contributed to reports that informed CDC strategies for future health crises.

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation (2023 – Present)
Role: Senior Evaluation Manager for Opportunity Youth Initiative
Developed and implemented an adaptive evaluation framework to assess the impact of the Hilton Foundation’s Opportunity Youth (OY) initiative in New Orleans, focusing on reducing disparities in education and employment. Conducted secondary data analysis, analyzed grantee diversity data, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide actionable recommendations centered around youth engagement and systems change.

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health (2022 – 2023)
Role: Lead Evaluation Specialist
Evaluated the impact of CareQuest Institute’s investments on racial justice and community engagement in oral health. Conducted secondary data analysis and synthesized diverse findings into comprehensive reports, documenting progress toward systems change and oral health equity.

The Schenectady Foundation (2022)
Role: Evaluation Specialist for Racial Equity and Systems Change
Led the evaluation of The Schenectady Foundation’s racial equity initiatives by conducting in-depth interviews with community leaders and program beneficiaries. Analyzed data to identify opportunities for enhancing the foundation’s impact on systemic disparities, with recommendations directly influencing future strategies for reducing racial inequities in Schenectady.

Dalio Education Foundation (2023 – 2024)
Role: Senior Evaluation Manager for Youth and Systems Reconnection
Oversaw the creation of a Community Advisory Group (CAG) and led research into the lived experiences of disconnected youth (ages 14-26). Directed qualitative interviews and data analysis to inform Dalio Foundation’s programming, advocating for policy changes to improve youth access to resources. Spearheaded the development of final deliverables, ensuring the inclusion of marginalized voices in the evaluation process.

The Colorado Trust Foundation Community Partnerships for Health Equity (2022 – 2023)
Role: Health Equity Evaluation Specialist for Community Partnerships
Conducted content analysis and qualitative data analysis for the Colorado Trust’s CPHE initiative, evaluating how community partnerships influenced health equity and policy change. Provided strategic recommendations for improving healthcare access and outcomes, collaborating with local organizations and policymakers.