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Danielle Ongondo

PRODiG+ Postdoctoral Fellow in Nursing

Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Background

Danielle Ongondo is a nurse leader, educator and researcher whose work bridges clinical practice, education and health equity. With over a decade of experience in quality improvement, community health, hospice care and managed long-term care, she is dedicated to enhancing outcomes for vulnerable populations. Her scholarship focuses on resilience and health disparities in individuals with chronic conditions, particularly Sickle Cell Disease.

Education

  • PhD, nursing, 绿帽社, 2025
  • MS, community health nursing with a certificate in nursing education, 绿帽社, 2014
  • BS, nursing, 绿帽社, 2011

Research Interests

  • Resilience among adults living with Sickle Cell Disease
  • Health equity and disparities in Sickle Cell Disease
  • Adaptation and resilience frameworks in nursing science
  • Multilevel interventions to improve health outcomes

Clinical Interests

  • Community health nursing
  • Sickle Cell Disease
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Quality improvement and patient safety

Teaching Interests

  • Population health
  • Fundamentals of nursing practice
  • Nursing education and curriculum development
  • Mentorship of students in health professions

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Professional Organizations and Activities

  • Secretary, Hudson Valley, NY Black Nurses Association
  • Member, American Nursing Association-New York
  • Member, Eastern Nursing Research Society

Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae