Danielle D. North

Danielle D. North, MSM, is a cradle-to-career education and strategic consultant known for transforming ideas into actionable plans. They currently serve as the Chief Executive Officer at Degree Forward and a columnist at the Detroit Free Press, focusing on topics such as entrepreneurship and education. As the founder of Dream Studio Detroit and Kidz Kingdom Child Care & Party Center, North has developed community-driven resources for education and child development. With extensive experience in various leadership roles, including Deputy Director for Detroit Public Schools' Office of Charter Schools, North has made significant contributions to organizational design and community engagement initiatives. They hold a degree from Central Michigan University.