Danielle Gilbert has found her calling in helping others be their best. As a leader in her own business and the community, she finds a way to touch and connect with people. Danielle is an award-winning executive and recognized for contributions to the region through philanthropy, training and certifications, including national recognitions for leadership.
Danielle Gilbert is the President & Principal Consultant for Manifest In You Consulting where she evaluates, elevates and equips companies with human resources solutions to reduce risk, avoid lawsuits and save money. Mrs. Gilbert is a valued business advisor with more than sixteen years of experience for the delivery and execution of core human resources functions to employees, Managers, Directors, and CEOs. Since 2010-2018, she has served Bon Secours Health System as Director of Human Resources providing strategic leadership for 2200 employees and leaders for the Virginia Market.
Mrs. Gilbert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management with a minor in Criminal Justice from Virginia Commonwealth University, a Master of Business Administration-concentration in Human Resources Management, and a Master of Public Administration degree from Strayer University. Danielle was certified by the Human Resources Certification Institute as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) in January 2013 and certified by the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) as a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) in 2015. Recently, she became certified by the Institute for Healthcare and Equity as a Diversity Management in Health Care Practitioner. Gilbert is currently pursuing her Ph.D., author of “The Unspoken Words: Pain, Patience and Progress” and co-author of Letters to My Legacy.”
Danielle focuses on measurable results leading to increased value, improved employee morale and engagement, and overall organizational performance while minimizing risk. Her leadership abilities, servant leadership, business acumen, project management skills, and executive presence distinctively positioned her to effectively lead enterprise-wide human resources transformations saving companies over $50 million. In addition, she has provided techniques to increase employee engagement by 50%, reduce unemployment claims by 30%, and streamline human resources processes. Mrs. Gilbert consultancy responsibilities include overseeing multiple components of complex organizations that included the full range of human resources responsibilities, strategic planning development and monitoring, employee relations, labor relations, compliance, talent acquisition, training and development, and organization development.
Mrs. Gilbert has been recognized by 2018 Allen and Allen Hometown Heroes, Catholic Healthcare Association of United States as one of nine Tomorrow’s Leaders in 2015, 2016 Style Weekly Top 40 Under 40, CEO Magazine as a Women Who Do It All, American Hospital Association Gary Willis Leadership Award, National Association of Women Business Owners Community Service Leader, Partnership for the Future Helping Hands Community recipient, 2015 and 2016 Chamber RVA HYPE Icon award finalist and 2014 Strayer University’s Outstanding Alumni Award, given to a graduate who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in his/her professional, public and personal life since graduation.
She currently serves on several organizations board of directors, a member Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and volunteers over 100 hours per month.
• Young Women’s Leadership Alliance (YWLA): Board Member 2017-Present
• Junior Achievement: Board Member 2017-Present
• Richmond Society for Human Resource Management (RSHRM); Board Member (Director of Diversity and Inclusion) 2017-Present
• Children’s Museum Junior Board: Board Member 2015-Present
• Capital Region Workforce: Board Member 2016-Present
