Dr. Danielle Harrison Named as the Executive Director, effective February 22 | CITY OF GREENSBORO: (greensboro-nc.gov)
Dr. Danielle Harrison Named as the Executive Director, effective February 22 | CITY OF GREENSBORO: (greensboro-nc.gov)
City of Greensboro issued the following announcement on Feb. 5.
After a nationwide search, Dr. Danielle Harrison, who has served as the Interim Executive Director of GuilfordWorks (the Guilford County Workforce Development Board), since October 16, 2022, has been officially named the Executive Director, effective February 22.
“It’s an honor to lead this organization, especially since its services were a resource to me earlier in my career. As a result, this gives me a unique perspective to ensure our workforce system is innovative and takes a holistic approach,” said Harrison. “My goal is to eliminate systemic barriers, create and promote high-wage jobs, develop local talent, while expanding community partnerships to provide options for our diverse and talented workforce.”
Having served as the Deputy Director since 2020, Harrison will now provide executive and administrative leadership in an official capacity. Additionally, she will continue implementing the Workforce Development Board’s mission, vision, and strategies, including the promotion and support for the Board’s advancement of economic development and workforce strategies and programs.
“Dr. Harrison’s extensive background and work as interim director makes her a natural fit to continue to lead this agency,” said Assistant City Manager Nasha McCray. “She has more than 16 years of experience in workforce and people development, including managing education programs, vocational training, and employment contracts for adult offenders. I welcome the energy and leadership Dr. Harrison brings to this role.”
Harrison began her career working for the NC Department of Public Safety, and has taught career-oriented curricula at both Davidson Community College and Virginia College. As a Praxis Facilitator and Coordinator of Field and Clinical Work Experiences at NC A&T State University, Harrison worked with future K-12 educators. She trained hundreds of staff as a Health and Human Services Training Manager and served as the Work-based Learning Coordinator at Guilford Technical College.
Harrison earned an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Guilford Technical Community College, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, with a minor in psychology, from Guilford College, a Master’s Degree in Adult Education from NC A&T State University, and a Doctoral Degree in Education from Northcentral University in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
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