Dannielle joined the CF&KC-SA Board in September 2024.

Dannielle is a dedicated educator and community services advocate, with a focus on inclusive and innovative practices.

Being a kinship carer drives her passion for creating better outcomes for children and carers in the foster and kinship care system.

Dannielle is a proud graduate of the Diploma in Community Services program supported by CF&KC-SA and the Bradford Institute of Advanced Education. Dannielle also completed a Certified Community Director course from the Institute of Community Directors Australia, further strengthening her leadership skills and deepening her commitment to fostering positive change within the child protection space.

Dannielle holds a Bachelor of Adult and Vocational Education and works at TAFE SA where she leads innovative educational change and staff development across diverse sectors. Her role focuses on change management, driving organisational improvement, and embedding inclusive practices across educational programs.

In addition to her work in education, Dannielle operates a design agency with her partner and has extensive experience in creative industries, including photography, graphic design, and web development. Her design experience brings a unique perspective to problem-solving, blending creativity with strategic thinking.

Proudly autistic and living with ADHD, Dannielle incorporates her lived experience into all areas of her professional and personal life. She loves spending time with her family which includes a wonderfully supportive partner, her stepson, her biological son, and her nephew. She also enjoys dancing, lifelong learning, and cooking (mostly eating), as well as caring for her pets: two whippets, a cat, and a sun conure.

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