Dannielle Gibson is a dedicated professional with a passion for public health and an impressive academic and athletic background. She earned her Master of Public Health in 2023 from Vanderbilt University, specializing in epidemiology.
During her time at Vanderbilt, Dannielle was an active participant in various health initiatives. She interned with the Tennessee Department of Health, where she contributed significantly to HIV surveillance efforts using Redcap for survey design, effectively reducing the burden on reporters. She also made valuable contributions to the Health Associated Infection Department, employing Tableau to create visualizations that showcased the impact of Clostridioides difficile in Tennessee.
Dannielle’s educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree with a focus on biotechnology, highlighting her multifaceted approach to healthcare. Notably, she showcased her leadership skills as the team captain of the Penn State Varsity Track and Field team, leading the women’s team to three Big 10 championships. Her personal accomplishments include two All-American titles in triple jump, recognition as the most outstanding female field athlete in the Mid-Atlantic region, and numerous Big 10 medals in long and triple jump from 2013 to 2017.
Following her undergraduate years, Dannielle gained valuable experience through three years of dedicated research. Her roles included positions at Pennsylvania State University in plant biology and at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the Diabetes Core Lab. These experiences were pivotal in fostering her interest in public health, pharmaceuticals, and research.
Dannielle’s current interests lie in pharmaceutical regulations and safety, as well as in enhancing accessibility to care and treatment for vulnerable populations. She is deeply committed to learning about the communities she lives in and looks forward to gaining insights into the Austin community and the Neurology Department at Dell Medical School.