Danielle Keys, a former member of the 'Emerging Leaders' Program at the University of New Orleans where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, is a versatile creative with a remarkable ability to engage diverse audiences. As a multidisciplinary artist, advocate for change, and entrepreneur, she brings a wealth of experience to her work. Her background in real estate and property management provided her with firsthand insight into her community's needs.

Over the past seven years, Danielle has worked as a freelancer in communications and graphic design, partnering with small businesses and nonprofits throughout the Greater New Orleans area. She has intentionally aligned herself with organizations that have a positive impact on the community. What started as personal favors for acquaintances has grown into impactful projects with leading brands. This journey culminated in the creation of KEYS, a design company focused on meeting community needs. KEYS embodies Danielle’s dedication to leveraging her talents to support and uplift others.

Danielle is a skilled problem solver; a solutionary, innovative thinker, and concept creator. Her mission is to transform others' visions into reality. Emphasizing that change begins with oneself, Danielle has championed the idea that every journey starts with you (U). This philosophy gave rise to “The Muvement.”

Beginning in January 2020, Danielle collaborated on various multimedia projects with Angela Rye for the A. Rye brand and IMPACT Strategies, both influential platforms for social justice and political advocacy. She served as an intern and then elevated to intern admin/mentor from August 2020 to March 2022.

In 2021, Danielle was appointed Communications Coordinator at the Institute of Women and Ethnic Studies (IWES), where she designed, edited, and supported social marketing campaigns within the community. She also served as Producer, Assistant Camera and Editor for various films/video content. IWES, a small organization with a global reach, operates under the mantra, “Healing is the Revolution.” During her tenure, Danielle earned several certifications, including Community Health Worker, Protecting Human Research Participants, and Implicit Bias Modules as accredited by the Kirwin Institute for the Study of Race & Ethnicity.

Danielle has supported educators across the United States enrolled in Relay Graduate School of Education, contributing to Relay's mission to equip teachers and leaders to create a more equitable world where every student has a path to a fulfilling life.

In 2022, Danielle joined the For(bes) the Culture community, a Forbes platform dedicated to advancing professional development, social consciousness, civic engagement, and intrapreneurship through community service projects, social and cultural events, workshops, mentoring, tutoring, and networking opportunities.

Currently, Danielle serves as a civil servant for the State of Louisiana and is a Certified Nonprofit Project Manager (CNPPM). As the Public Information Officer at Metropolitan Human Services District, she is the creative lead that helps expand the MHSD brand, “Where We Change Lives”. The focus is on mental health, addiction, and developmental/intellectual disabilities in Orleans, St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes.

During her time at MHSD, Danielle has completed various trainings, including ORM Defensive Driving, “Medical” and Recreational Marijuana: How to Talk to Our Patients about Cannabis, and Ruling Out Schizophrenia in People with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Danielle enjoys indulging in health and wellness, volunteering in the community, painting, and reading.

Danielle’s art are heartfelt expressions of her innermost thoughts, embodying her true "heARTwork." Her art aims to destigmatize mental health issues and foster a deeper understanding and acceptance within the community. It also serves as a personal connection with her audience and has earned her recognition in exhibitions at the Ogden Museum and the Contemporary Arts Center through Abstract NOLA. Her work is prominently displayed at the Maroon Workspace on St. Charles Avenue and she has exhibited two years in a row during White Linen Night and once for Dirty Linen Night. She has various murals scattered throughout the city.