Danielle is a policy and program expert in the fields of livable communities, affordable housing, and climate resilience. She has worked for more than 25 years in the federal government and nonprofit sectors in pursuit of more equitable, sustainable, and resilient places. She began her career as a Peace Corps volunteer in Kenya and has since led impactful and innovative teams at USAID, EPA, HUD, and AARP, currently serving as Managing Director of Policy and Solutions at National Housing Trust. She serves on the boards of Smart Growth America and the League of American Bicyclists.
"""Informative debut... this detailed report paints a dire portrait of a vulnerable cohort. Policymakers should take note."" -- ""Publishers Weekly"" ""If we create resilient communities for older adults, they will be resilient for everyone. Unfortunately, most of our communities are not resilient, and they impact older adults more than any other segment of the population. Danielle's fascinating book provides the why, what, how, for cities of all sizes. A call to action with a clear sense of urgency.""--Gil Peñalosa, Founder, 8 80 Cities and Cities for Everyone ""This book is a wakeup call as well as a plan for action. Climate change is already having a crushing impact on older Americans. As it intensifies and as the nation ages, the US is on a collision course. We're failing our older adults, and the time to act is NOW.""--Bill Novelli, Professor Emeritus, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University, and former CEO, AARP ""This book provides a roadmap for action by moving the elderly to the center of the discourse on disaster preparation and recovery. It should be required reading for all involved in disaster planning from the local to the federal level.""--Pamela Jenkins, Research Professor Emerita of Sociology, University of New Orleans ""Drawing on her experience in urban planning, policy, and advocacy, Danielle argues compellingly that older Americans need to be the center of our climate adaptation. She guides the way through uplifting examples and clear strategies across housing, transportation, emergency response, and healthcare. Every community would be wise to implement the recommendations in Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation.""--Priya Jayachandran, CEO and President, National Housing Trust"