Meet Danielle E. Wilburn

Danielle E. Wilburn is a dynamic leader in the communications industry, known for driving business impact, empowering underrepresented voices and fostering diverse perspectives throughout the creative process. As Director and Head of Program Management at Meta, she has led high-impact teams, built influential brands, and driven innovation for over 3.45 billion global users. Beyond tech, her career spans top creative agencies like FCB, Leo Burnett, and Ogilvy & Mather, where she worked with Fortune 500 companies, including The Boeing Company, Burger King, Unilever, and Whirlpool Corporation.

 

Through these diverse experiences, Danielle shaped her leadership philosophy which is driven by her 4 Es of Leadership. These guide how she leads and develops others:

 

Empathy: Valuing diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
Equity: Ensuring tailored support for equal access to opportunities.
Excellence: Pushing individuals to reach their full potential.
Effectiveness: Driving creativity that achieves measurable results.

 

Danielle’s coaching is a natural extension of these values. She empowers clients to take ownership of their career trajectory, whether they are seasoned leaders aiming to elevate their impact or professionals seeking greater control over their path. Her mission remains to close the access gap between those with power and those without, providing the tools to make intentional career decisions.

Recognized for her contributions to leadership and diversity, Danielle has earned awards like the Coalesce Chicago 2015 Champion of Growth and the ADCOLOR 2019 Unsung Hero awards. Whether leading teams at Meta, coaching clients, or volunteering in her Atlanta community, Danielle is passionate about creating meaningful impact. In her downtime, she enjoys relaxing on an island, sipping a whiskey ginger and dancing to the beat.