DANIELLE MCKINNEY
JOURNALISM • MEDIA STRATEGY • NON-PROFIT INNOVATION
Based in San Francisco. Writes everywhere.
Danielle is a 2021 graduate of California State University, Sacramento, with a BA in Journalism. Her expertise spans newswriting, digital media strategy, content creation, and expanding the reach of underrepresented voices. She is dedicated to building meaningful connections, funding mechanisms and advancing initiatives that support storytelling, education, and community engagement.
Danielle's Recent Work:
Role: Executive Director
Cal Press is a non-profit organization that aims to assure the future and integrity of California journalism through education and professional support, by recognizing and honoring contemporary achievements, and guarding the history and traditions of California journalism.
Role: Outreach Coordinator
JOUR•Ed Collaborative, an interactive directory developed by the California Press Foundation in partnership with the California State University, Northridge Journalism Department, serves as a modern interface between the profession and journalism education. By providing an easily accessible, yet comprehensive repository of statewide resources, the Journalism Education Collaborative streamlines the search for relevant programs, publications and research data to improve educational and industry opportunities for journalism professionals and future journalists alike.
Role: Administrative Assistant, Social Media Manager
AWA is an international non-profit of writers and writing workshop facilitators using the AWA method created by Pat Schneider. Danielle became a certified AWA affiliate in 2022.
Freelance
Role: Writer, Reporter
Danielle has bylines in media outlets such as The Sacramento Bee, Capital Public Radio, Comstock's Magazine and the Sacramento News & Review.
Photos: Katie Arnst
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