Danielle was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, IL. She grew up around the VFW, her Grandfather Joe was a Korean War Veteran and was always active in his VFW, alongside her Grandmother Ruby who was active in the Auxiliary. Her and her family enjoyed the Christmas parties, the events the VFW offered, and the friendships formed through this organization.

Danielle later joined the Auxiliary under the eligibility of her husband Keith who served in the United States Marine Corps during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan (2009, 2011). During his deployments Danielle served as a volunteer and mentor for the Marine Corps L.I.N.K.S. (Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge, and Skills) program aboard Camp Lejeune for spouses and children of active duty Marines. This was an interactive acculturation program to Marine Corps life and the local installation. Danielle also served as a volunteer in the Marine Corps Systems Command's (MCSC) Family Readiness Program that provided resource information and support services to enhance personal and family readiness during deployments and military life.

Keith highly encouraged Danielle to join the VFW Auxiliary. After joining in July of 2016, Danielle quickly became active on the local, district, and Department levels. In the 2017-2018-year Danielle became Conductress at her home post and Junior Vice President for the 16^th District. From 2018-2020 she served as President at her home post and President for the 16^th District. For the 2020-2021 term year Danielle was appointed as the Department of Illinois "Buddy” Poppy/VFW National Home for Children Chairman, elected as Conductress for her District, and Sr. Vice President to her home post. In 2021-2022 Danielle continued as Conductress for her District, and Sr. Vice President to her home post, as well as newly elected Department Guard and appointed Membership Chairman for the Department of Illinois. In 2022-2023 Danielle served as Department of Illinois Conductress, District Secretary, and Sr. Vice President for her home post as well as being appointed as Membership Chairman for the Department of Illinois for a second year! In 2023-2024 Danielle continued through her journey of the Department Chairs and served as the Chaplain as well as well as Sr. Vice President for her home post.

Danielle resides in Chicago IL with her husband, and 2 children, Kayleigh (16) and Kennedy (14). She works as a full-time Account Manager for Design Collective by Cintas in Chicago. In her free time, she loves traveling all over the United States and camping (in a cabin or RV😂) with her family.