Danielle grew up in Orange County California. She left to attend college at the University of Hawaii at Hilo where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in a double major, Drama and Business. She felt the business classes would help manage the practicalities of being an actor, and this is why she was coined "the practical actress". She pursued acting in film and television after returning from Hawaii, but put her career on pause to raise a family. She is the mother of two boys, both of whom are talented actors as well. She decided to press play on her acting career and has had some juicy roles in independent pilots with festival recognition. Her recent roles have revolved around the sweet nurturer. Roles like the caring nurse, the supportive teacher, the warm kind mother who has a pep talk or a batch of cookies ready. She is very thankful for the wonderful journey so far, and is excited about the possibilities for the future.