About Me
“Nonsense, child. If you'd lost all your faith, I couldn't be here. And here I am.”
―The Fairy Godmother
fair·y god·moth·er
/ˌferē ˈɡädˌməT͟Hər/ [noun]
1. a loving force "devoted to making dreams come true for the pure-hearted and noble,"
2. "the physical embodiment of hope,"
3. "a motherly, kind, and genuine character with an optimistically pure heart" who uses their magical powers to "bring unexpected good fortune to the hero or heroine."
Danielle K.C. Adamson, M.S.Ed. is a dynamic educator, motivational coach, certified trainer, strategist, advisor, and subject matter expert committed to nurturing and cultivating human flourishing within Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities through culturally relevant, equity-centered, and trauma-informed programs, initiatives, trainings, resources, and practices.
With over a decade of expertise in education, Danielle has led national, state, and local programs focused on health and wellness, literacy, and family engagement for BIPOC children, families, and educators. Starting her career as a state-certified educator, her content expertise has informed programs, initiatives, and resources for:
In partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and IDEO.org, Danielle now serves as the national early care and education advisor and an inaugural member of the Health Equity Collective, a national coalition of health leaders setting new standards of health and wellness in the United States.
Currently, Danielle also serves as the Project Director of Early Care and Education at HealthMPowers. In this role, she works with state and local stakeholders to oversee statewide programs and initiatives designed to improve child health outcomes while delivering statewide training and technical support to early care and education professionals in implementing health and wellness best practices. In this capacity, she also leads collaborative statewide coalition efforts in partnership with the Georgia Departments of Early Care and Learning and Public Health, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Voices for Georgia's Children, Georgia Health Policy Center, and Quality Care for Children among other state and local partners.
Danielle holds a dual Masters of Science degree (Salutatorian) in Early Childhood General & Special Education, and a Bachelor of Arts degree (Magna Cum Laude) with a concentration in literature and social justice-based education.
With a lifelong commitment to racial equity, justice, and service, Danielle has volunteered for local non-profit organizations primarily serving BIPOC children, youth, families, and adults experiencing poverty and homelessness along the East Coast for nearly three decades. These opportunities have deepened her understanding, knowledge, and practice in culturally relevant, equity-centered, and trauma-informed family and community outreach, education, and engagement at the local, state, and national level.
Read Danielle's article on the importance of childcare investments, "Unlocking the Power of Early Care and Education: Why It Matters" in her recent interview with HealthMPowers.
With over a decade of expertise in education, Danielle has led national, state, and local programs focused on health and wellness, literacy, and family engagement for BIPOC children, families, and educators. Starting her career as a state-certified educator, her content expertise has informed programs, initiatives, and resources for:
- United States Department of Education,
- Sesame Street,
- Scholastic,
- Smithsonian Institution, including National Museum of African American History and Culture, National Air & Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, National Museum of American History, and National Zoo,
- National Parent Teacher Association (PTA),
- First Book,
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and
- the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans among other preeminent partners.
In partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and IDEO.org, Danielle now serves as the national early care and education advisor and an inaugural member of the Health Equity Collective, a national coalition of health leaders setting new standards of health and wellness in the United States.
Currently, Danielle also serves as the Project Director of Early Care and Education at HealthMPowers. In this role, she works with state and local stakeholders to oversee statewide programs and initiatives designed to improve child health outcomes while delivering statewide training and technical support to early care and education professionals in implementing health and wellness best practices. In this capacity, she also leads collaborative statewide coalition efforts in partnership with the Georgia Departments of Early Care and Learning and Public Health, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Voices for Georgia's Children, Georgia Health Policy Center, and Quality Care for Children among other state and local partners.
Danielle holds a dual Masters of Science degree (Salutatorian) in Early Childhood General & Special Education, and a Bachelor of Arts degree (Magna Cum Laude) with a concentration in literature and social justice-based education.
With a lifelong commitment to racial equity, justice, and service, Danielle has volunteered for local non-profit organizations primarily serving BIPOC children, youth, families, and adults experiencing poverty and homelessness along the East Coast for nearly three decades. These opportunities have deepened her understanding, knowledge, and practice in culturally relevant, equity-centered, and trauma-informed family and community outreach, education, and engagement at the local, state, and national level.
Read Danielle's article on the importance of childcare investments, "Unlocking the Power of Early Care and Education: Why It Matters" in her recent interview with HealthMPowers.