Danielle Priest

Danielle Priest, Ed.D. has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Danielle has held various leadership roles in both the public and private sectors. From 1998 to 2006, they worked as a Timberlands Administrator and Fleet Manager at Olympic Resource Management Inc., where they were responsible for land management practices and administrative systems. In 2006, they worked as a Program Analyst for International Programs at INDUS Technology, Inc., providing logistical analysis and support for foreign military sales. In 2007, they worked as a Logistics Management Specialist for the US Department of Defense, conducting analysis and surveys for Navy platforms. From 2008 to 2010, they served as an ACCESS Customer Service Supervisor at Kitsap Transit, managing customer service departments and staff. From 2011 to 2012, they worked as a Support Services Supervisor at Kitsap County Sheriff's Office, supervising support staff and expediting workflow. From 2012 to 2015, they were a Business Enterprise Manager at the City of Seattle's Street Use & Urban Forestry department, managing teams and permitting software systems. Danielle then served as a Customer Engagement Manager for the Seattle Department of Transportation in 2015. From 2015 to 2016, they were a Project Management Office Lead at the City of Seattle's Department of Planning and Development IT division. Lastly, from 2016 to 2019, they held the roles of Interim IT Manager and IT Client Service Director of General Government at the City of Seattle, where they provided IT leadership and supported department operations.

Danielle Priest, Ed.D. holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree in Organizational Leadership from Brandman University, which they completed from 2013 to 2021. Danielle also earned a Master of Science (MS) degree in Human Resources from Chapman University, which they completed from 2006 to 2010. Prior to that, they obtained a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Organizational Leadership and a Professional Certificate in Organizational Development from Chapman University, which they completed from 2004 to 2006. Danielle'seducation journey started with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Organizational Leadership from Chapman University, which they completed from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, Danielle holds a certification in Organizational Development from Chapman University.