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Danielle Villarreal-Trojanek

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Executive Director at American Lung Association
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Danielle Villarreal-Trojanek is a seasoned non-profit leader with over a decade of experience in fundraising and building strategic partnerships. As Executive Director for the American Lung Association in Greater Chicago, she leverages her expertise to advance public health initiatives. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from Lewis University.

Danielle is passionate about connecting with diverse leaders and fostering a culture of philanthropy within the community. Her background includes extensive work in corporate and community relations, focusing on stewarding relationships with donors, corporate accounts, and community organizations to maximize impact.

She has dedicated her career to major health causes, previously holding development roles at both the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Danielle shows up

Optimistic
Amiable & Agreeable
Non-Confrontational

They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
 Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Priorities

Topics Danielle cares about

Public Health Advocacy
Leads initiatives to improve lung health, including promoting screenings and organizing events like the "Fight for Air Climb" to raise awareness and funds for lung disease research.
Nonprofit Fundraising
Has a proven record of exceeding revenue goals, securing funding through corporate sponsorships, donor solicitations, and strategic prospecting across multiple major health organizations.
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Career

Work history

8-2022
Executive Director
American Lung Association
8-2019 - 8-2022
Director Corporate Development, Go Red for Women
American Heart Association
8-2019
Associate Director Of Development
American Diabetes Association
1-2013 - 8-2014
Special Event Manager in Development Department
National Museum of Mexican Art
10-2010 - 12-2012
Judicial Secretary
Illinois Appellate Court, First District
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Media appearances

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Education
2005 - 2009
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
Lewis University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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