Danielle Ward

Hi! I’m Danielle. While I’m not a native Texan, I got here as fast as I could!  I grew up in Ohio, but I have lived in Houston for the past 15 years. I had the honor of attending Ohio University (not Ohio State University) where I fell in love with all things college. I received a degree in Organizational Communication and later earned my Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration. During the pandemic, I decided to pursue another dream and I am currently taking classes for my Ed.D in Organizational Leadership.

While I do like school, when I am not doing homework, you will find me hanging out with my family or spending time outside. Some of my faves include walking around Town Center, listening to live music at Kings Harbor, Tex Mex, Marble Slab and Krispy Kreme hot glazed doughnuts.

Attending college was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Some days were fun and other days were so hard that I wondered how I was going to finish. I learned valuable lessons and made life-long friendships.  Completing my degree has afforded me an opportunity to show students how to navigate the college system and make connections along the way. I chose TRIO because by the time I graduated with my master’s degree, I had accumulated over $76,000 in student loan debt. I want you to graduate with little to no debt. We have an amazing financial literacy program and great Advisors to show you how to make smarter choices than I did!

I believe in the transformative power of education and the resources that TRIO has to offer students. You do not have to do this alone! I will be here to help support you, cheer for you and push you across the finish line. You can do this!