Danielle Marks
About Danielle Marks
Danielle Marks is the Director of Internal Communications at Urban Institute, where she has worked since 2024. With a background in journalism and extensive experience in internal communications, she has held various roles at organizations such as the United Nations Foundation and Dickstein Shapiro LLP.
Work at Urban Institute
Danielle Marks currently serves as the Director of Internal Communications at the Urban Institute, a position she has held since 2024. Prior to this role, she worked as the Senior Manager of Internal Communications at the same organization from 2020 to 2024. Her tenure at the Urban Institute is marked by her contributions to enhancing internal communication strategies within the organization, located in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Education and Expertise
Danielle Marks earned her Master's degree in Journalism from the University of Maryland, where she studied from 2006 to 2007. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Delaware, which she completed from 1998 to 2002. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her strong writing and editing skills, essential for her role in internal communications.
Background
Before joining the Urban Institute, Danielle Marks worked at the United Nations Foundation as an Internal Communications Senior Associate from 2015 to 2020. She also held the position of Internal Communications Officer there from 2018 to 2020. Earlier in her career, she was employed at Dickstein Shapiro LLP as a Copywriter and Communications Analyst from 2013 to 2015, and as a Copywriter and Communications Coordinator from 2012 to 2013. Her career began as a Reporter at The Daily Record, where she worked from 2007 to 2011.
Achievements
Danielle Marks has demonstrated strong teamwork and leadership abilities throughout her career. Her background in project management complements her expertise in internal communications, enabling her to produce high-quality work collaboratively. Her experience across various organizations has equipped her with the skills necessary to excel in her current role.