Danielle J. Harris
About Danielle J. Harris
Danielle J. Harris serves as the Managing Director of Engagement & Innovation at Elemental Excelerator and holds various advisory and board positions across several organizations. She focuses on fostering collaboration among community organizations, startups, and policymakers to develop innovative solutions for complex problems.
Current Role at Elemental Excelerator
Danielle J. Harris serves as the Managing Director of Engagement & Innovation at Elemental Excelerator, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on fostering collaboration among community organizations, startups, cities, companies, and policymakers to develop resilient solutions. Her work emphasizes the importance of integrating social equity into climate action initiatives, aiming to create dynamic teams that can effectively address complex challenges.
Previous Experience at Elemental Excelerator
Prior to her current role, Danielle worked as the Director of Mobility Innovation at Elemental Excelerator from 2019 to 2021. In this capacity, she contributed to the organization's mission of supporting innovative solutions in mobility. Her experience in this role laid the groundwork for her current focus on engagement and innovation.
Educational Background in City and Regional Planning
Danielle J. Harris earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in City and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. This educational foundation has informed her approach to urban planning and community engagement throughout her career.
Board and Advisory Roles
Danielle holds several board and advisory positions across various organizations. She has been a Board Member at Shared-Use Mobility Center since 2021 and has served as an Advisor for Chewbox Inc. and Courial. Additionally, she has been involved with organizations such as BIKESHARE HAWAII and TransForm, where she contributed to strategic discussions and initiatives aimed at improving mobility and sustainability.
Focus on Climate Engagement and Innovation
Danielle is recognized for her contributions to climate engagement and innovation. She advocates for the integration of social equity into climate action initiatives and emphasizes the role of collaboration in solving complex problems. Her participation in the 2022 WE Empower UN SDG Challenge highlights her commitment to addressing global challenges through innovative solutions.