EUCLID, Ohio - Sept. 24, 2019 - The Euclid NAACP Youth Branch recently announced the addition of Danielle "Dani" Wright as its vice president. As vice president, she will provide strategic leadership on various projects and the implementation of youth programming while guiding the organization's branding and communications. "I am very excited to have Dani on board," said Euclid NAACP Youth Branch President Demar Sheffey. "I'm thrilled to work with her and develop community events. Her leadership, ambition, and determination were highlighted throughout the vetting process. Dani has brought new life to this organization."
An alumna of Hampton University and Indiana University, Wright is the Founder of Wright Relations, LLC, a brand and communications firm. She has a rich background in communications, athletics, student support services, and non-profit leadership and currently serves on the board of directors for two Northeast Ohio nonprofits.
Over the years, Wright has been recognized for her work and was recently honored by Ambition Magazine for her work in the industry. She is also a 2017 recipient of Limitless Ambition's Lady of Legacy Award, which celebrates women in Northeast Ohio who are achieving their dreams and fulfilling the organization's mission and vision.
"Dani is truly a beacon of light who has empowered many women to live the lives they desire," said Executive Director of Limitless Ambition Alicia Robinson. "She provides essential marketing services that help organizations get to their next level. Dani is a breath of fresh air who energizes every environment she is in."
In her current role at Gilmour Academy, she works to enhance residence life programming and is also the faculty advisor for the Black Student Alliance (BSA), which focuses on advocacy for minorities on campus and educating the community to be accepting of cultural differences.
"Being one of Dani's mentees is a life-changing experience," says Shecoya Price. "Not only do you learn about business and entrepreneurship, Dani provides a helpful perspective on life. She's a gift and it's a pleasure to work with, grow with, and learn from her."
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About the NAACP Youth & College Division
The mission of the NAACP Youth & College Division (https://www.naacp.org/youth-college/) shall be to inform youth of the problems affecting African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities; to advance the economic, education, social and political status of African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities and their harmonious cooperation with other peoples; to stimulate an appreciation of the African Diaspora and other people of color's contribution to civilization; and to develop an intelligent, effective youth leadership.
Contact
Demar Sheffey
sheffeyd@cooley.edu
