After graduating from Albany Medical College in 2007 with a master of science degree, she was awarded the Pi Alpha Award for National Physician Assistant Honor Society. This prestigious award is given in recognition of significant academic achievement, leadership, research, community/professional service, and the encouragement of a high standard of character in the physician assistant field. Danielle began her career in emergency medicine where she has since maintained credentialing at St Mary's and Samaritan Hospitals in Troy NY and Albany Memorial Hospital in Albany NY. In addition to emergency medicine Danielle also specializes in general surgery. Danielle now brings her expert compassionate care to the UCM.