Danielle L.

About Danielle L.

PROFILEDanielle Lopez is an, operations, program, and talent management leader, with more than a decade of experience across healthcare, school‑based services, staffing - workforce development, and public‑sector and community organizations. Her career reflects a clear trajectory of growth from frontline program delivery and community engagement to senior leadership roles focused on building systems, leading people, and strengthening organizational performance.She brings deep expertise in operational infrastructure, compliance‑driven program management, and workforce strategy, particularly within regulated and publicly funded environments. Danielle has led multi‑site operations, supervised large multidisciplinary teams, developed standard operating procedures, and supported regulatory reporting and contract compliance at the city and state level. Her work consistently centers on translating policy and funding requirements into practical, sustainable operations that improve service delivery.Currently serving as Director of Talent Acquisition, Danielle bridges operations and people strategy—aligning recruitment, training, and performance management with organizational goals. She is known for a collaborative, human‑centered leadership style and for using data, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement to drive continuous improvement.Across roles, Danielle’s niche strengths include:* Operational design, audits, and change management * Workforce development and talent acquisition for mission‑driven organizations * School‑based and community health operations* Labor relations and contract compliance in unionized and public systems* Cross‑sector collaboration between healthcare, education, and community stakeholdersDanielle thrives at the intersection of people, policy, and systems, and is especially effective in organizations seeking to scale programs, strengthen compliance infrastructure, and align talent strategy with impact. Her future focus includes senior leadership roles centered on organizational strategy, operational transformation, and workforce systems, within departments, teams, organizations, and program initiatives.

Experience

1. Director of Talent Acquisition

   Penda Aiken Inc

   Jun 2024 — Present · Brooklyn, NY, US

Education

• Queens College

  MA, Urban Affairs - Labor Studies

  2006 — 2008

• Sarah Lawrence College

  BA, Political Science and History

  1999 — 2005