Los Angeles, CA, April 10, 2025 – Movement is Life is proud to announce the appointment of Danielle Hilliker as its new Executive Director.
Danielle is a mission-driven leader with over 16 years of experience advancing equity, social justice, and community health through nonprofit leadership. She began her nonprofit journey with the Special Olympics, where she developed innovative fundraising strategies and built strong partnerships to elevate awareness and diversify revenue. Since then, Danielle has contributed to all areas of public health including healthcare workforce development, women’s health, and mental health advocacy. She holds a Master’s of Organizational Development, a Master’s of Philosophy, and is currently completing her PhD with research focused on Breast Implant Illness (BII), an area deeply connected to her personal health journey.
“I’m honored to join Movement is Life as Executive Director and to lead an organization so deeply committed to advancing health equity,” Danielle says. “This role is especially meaningful to me, both professionally and personally, as I’ve navigated healthcare disparities firsthand, particularly in women’s health. I’m committed to amplifying the voices of marginalized individuals, particularly women and individuals of color, building inclusive systems, elevating community voices, and addressing the root causes of healthcare disparities. I look forward to working alongside the Board, partners, and communities to continue driving meaningful change.”
Movement is Life is a “multidisciplinary coalition seeking to eliminate racial, ethnic, and gender disparities by promoting movement, which improves individuals’ overall health and quality of life.” The organization’s work places a special focus on African American, Latina, and rural women in underserved communities.
“Movement is Life is excited to welcome Danielle Hilliker as our new Executive Director,” says Board of Directors Chair Dr. Mary O’Connor. “Her wealth of experience engaging communities and developing philanthropic support will allow us to accelerate our mission of ending healthcare disparities.”
Everyone on the Movement is Life team is excited for this next chapter. With such a strong team, both Danielle and the Board anticipate continued impact in addressing health disparities and advancing equity for diverse communities across the country.
About Movement is Life
Movement is Life is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to act as, “ a catalyst for change, energizing multidisciplinary work groups to develop measurable, short-term action plans that move the needle on critical factors driving health disparities.” Through education and raised awareness, Movement is Life is committed to finding ways to impact the current health crisis while long-term solutions are being developed. For more information, visit https://www.movementislifecommunity.org/
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