Dr. Danielle Binion serves as the Chief Strategy Officer, leading initiatives to enhance community engagement and partnerships. Her work centers on advancing the organization’s mission of achieving zero health disparities by fostering meaningful relationships with diverse communities, stakeholders, and partners across Missouri. Dr. Binion joins the Community Health Commission with extensive experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy development, educational reform, and public health advocacy. As a recognized leader in her field, she has dedicated her career to addressing systemic inequities and creating innovative solutions that foster inclusive environments.
Past Work
Dr. Binion earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, a master’s in professional counseling from Lindenwood University, and a doctoral degree in leadership in higher education with a focus on instructional design and performance technologies from Baker University.
She is an active community leader, serving as board chair at Hogan Preparatory Academy in Kansas City, Missouri, and as mentorship chair for the Cotillion, a youth development and scholarship program sponsored by the Kansas City, Missouri Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the Delta Economic and Educational Development Foundation.
Education and Involvement
Dr. Binion earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, a master’s in professional counseling from Lindenwood University, and a doctoral degree in leadership in higher education with a focus on instructional design and performance technologies from Baker University.
She is an active community leader, serving as board chair at Hogan Preparatory Academy in Kansas City, Missouri, and as mentorship chair for the Cotillion, a youth development and scholarship program sponsored by the Kansas City, Missouri Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the Delta Economic and Educational Development Foundation.