Danielle Sutton
About Danielle Sutton
Danielle Sutton is a Content Animator at Acumen and co-founder of Changemakers Association, with extensive experience in marketing, communications, and social entrepreneurship. She has contributed to various organizations and initiatives, focusing on empowering social entrepreneurs through actionable programs and storytelling.
Work at Acumen
Danielle Sutton has been serving as a Content Animator at Acumen since 2018. In this role, she focuses on creating engaging content that supports social entrepreneurs. Prior to this position, she worked at Acumen as Marketing & Communications Support, where she co-led community outreach initiatives from 2015 to 2017. Her experience at Acumen has allowed her to contribute significantly to marketing and content strategies aimed at inspiring social entrepreneurs.
Co-founder of Changemakers Association
Danielle Sutton co-founded the Changemakers Association in 2016, where she has been actively involved for eight years. The organization supports social entrepreneurs and fosters community engagement. During her tenure, she has facilitated membership for over 100 social entrepreneurs, enhancing their access to resources and networking opportunities within the social impact sector.
Education and Expertise
Danielle Sutton studied General Management at Mount Royal University, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration from 2007 to 2009. She also pursued a Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship from the University of the Pacific between 2012 and 2013. Her educational background equips her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in content creation and social entrepreneurship.
Professional Background
Danielle Sutton has a diverse professional background. She worked at Alberta Health Services as Clerk III for eight months in 2008-2009 and served as an Administration Assistant at Bleeding Art Industries Inc. from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she held the position of Account Manager in Commercial Real Estate at HSBC Commercial Banking from 2010 to 2013. Her experience also includes roles at Calgary Centre for Global Community and Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta.
Achievements in Social Entrepreneurship
Danielle Sutton has made notable contributions to the field of social entrepreneurship. She co-authored the book 'Meeting of the Minds: The Social Entrepreneur's Roadmap for Collaborations that Work' with Solène Pignet. Additionally, she co-designed a six-week program with Change Creator, focusing on integrating storytelling into marketing strategies for impact entrepreneurs. Her work emphasizes actionable online programs that aid in business model validation and value proposition design.