Danielle Cornejo Calhoun is an award-winning diversity, equity and inclusion leader, with expertise in integrated media. She began her career in digital media more than 16 years ago, before following her passion to take on two new roles centering around inclusion.

As Vice President DEI at Weber Shandwick, Calhoun drives innovative partnerships, develops bespoke programs and leverages her expertise in social, digital and purpose-driven narratives to create real-world impact. In 2023, she was named to PRovoke Media’s Innovator 25 list, Americas.

Calhoun is a third generation Mexican-American; first-gen college graduate; and is a person living with a disability. She received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from K-State in 2008, then her master’s degree in strategic communication from the University of Denver in 2010. She lives in Washington state, with her husband, Scott, sons Owen and Henry, and desperately wishes Radina's would open a location near her house.