Getting to Know POD's New Executive Director, Danielle Gabriel

Centering Centers

In this episode of Centering Centers, Co-Chair of the POD Network’s Digital Resources and Innovation committee, Yianna Vovides, engages in a transformative conversation with the POD Network's newly appointed Executive Director, Danielle Gabriel.

Danielle Gabriel's professional background encompasses program management in educational and museum settings. At the George Washington University Office of Alumni Relations, she was involved in program development and alumni engagement. She also served as the Assistant Director for Museum Grants and Stewardship at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, where she managed institutional giving and community support.

She earned a B.A. in Art from Lafayette College and an M.A. in Museum Studies from George Washington University. Currently, Danielle is a doctoral candidate in Human Organizational Learning at George Washington University's Graduate School of Education and Human Development, focusing her research on inclusivity and the intersection of social exclusion with organizational routines.

As Executive Director, Danielle looks forward to guiding the POD Network into its next phase, collaborating with its leaders, members, and staff to enhance its impact on the educational development community and shape the future of higher education.