Danielle Stewart

About Danielle Stewart

Hi, I’m Danielle Stewart, founder of Paragon Consulting Group—a fully insured, boutique…

Experience

1. President & CEO

   Paragon Hr Consulting

   Jul 2006 — Present · Reading, PA, US

   Danielle Stewart is an expert in Human Resources and workplace culture transformation, with over two decades of experience leading organizations through meaningful and lasting change. As the founder and CEO of Paragon Consulting Group, Danielle leads a powerhouse team that delivers comprehensive HR outsourcing services—supporting everything from compliance and payroll to recruitment, employee relations, and strategic HR infrastructure.While Paragon provides full-service HR solutions for small to mid-sized businesses, Danielle’s personal passion and expertise lie in transforming workplace cultures from the inside out. She works directly with leaders, managers, and teams to develop emotional intelligence, enhance communication, and shift ingrained patterns that hold people and businesses back. Her work is deeply human, highly strategic, and rooted in the belief that emotional awareness is the foundation of sustainable success.Danielle specializes in supporting companies through growth, transition, and even crisis—whether navigating sensitive issues like workplace trauma, rebuilding trust after leadership changes, or helping teams move from burnout to alignment. Her approach blends strategic clarity with deep empathy, allowing clients to create healthier cultures that attract and retain top talent, improve performance, and unlock the full potential of their people.She has built HR departments from the ground up, revitalized struggling teams, and helped business owners reclaim their time and confidence. Danielle holds an MBA in Human Resources and is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). She is also a member of SHRM and the Institute for Management Consultants.Through Paragon’s full-service model and her specialized cultural leadership, Danielle ensures clients aren’t just compliant—they’re thriving.

Education

• Alvernia University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Corporate Leadership

  2017 — 2021

• Towson University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Communications

  1999 — 2003

• Alvernia University

  MBA, Business

  2006 — 2008