Danielle Brown

Danielle Brown is a seasoned People Operations/HR leader currently serving as the Chief People Officer at Gusto, with a strong focus on internal communications, workplace environments, and real estate management.

Her extensive background includes holding significant roles at reputable companies such as Google and Intel Corporation, where she drove employee engagement, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and leadership development programs.

Danielle is known for her innovative and strategic approach in leveraging HR functions to provide companies with a competitive edge in scaling their organizations.

With a strong educational foundation from the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, Danielle combines her MBA and BA in Accounting and Economics to bring a broad range of business and leadership skills to the table.

Passionate about fostering diversity and equity in the tech industry, she actively leads initiatives to create a more representative workforce and drive meaningful progress in building inclusive work environments.

Her expertise lies in talent development, team building, organizational design, and establishing intentional cultures that align with business goals and values.

Danielle collaborates with company leaders to drive organizational growth in a sustainable and value-driven manner that emphasizes pride in the workplace and the impact of work on employees' lives.