Dr. Danielle McCamey

FOUNDER, PRESIDENT, CEO

Danielle McCamey, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FCCP grew up in a single-parent family home in Northern VA. Inspired by her mother, she became a nurse and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Virginia.

Dr. McCamey started her nursing career at Georgetown University Hospital. Shortly afterwards, she obtained her Master of Science from Georgetown University, specializing in Acute Care Advanced Practice. She then received a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Georgetown University, where her dissertation focused on integration of palliative care screening of neurosurgical patients on admissions.

She has over 16 years of critical care nursing experience and nearly a decade as an Acute Nurse Practitioner. Currently, she works as the Chief Advanced Practice Provider of the Preanesthesia Testing Department and Senior Advanced Practice Provider in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. She also is chair of the MedStar Doctoral Nurses Collaborative. In 2019, she was inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Chest Physicians.

Dr. McCamey is the founder, CEO and president of DNPs of Color, Inc., was inspired to create DNPs of Color because she wanted to create a space, a community for DOCs to elevate themselves, the nursing profession and communities through the richness of our diversity. Danielle has a passion for mentoring students, especially those interested in nursing. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family and riding her motorcycle.

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DNPs of Color and The DAISY Foundation™ Announce Collaboration to Celebrate and Support Diverse Nurse Leaders

Alexandria, VA — March 13, 2025: DNPs of Color (DOC) and The DAISY Foundation are proud to announce a new collaboration aimed at recognizing and celebrating the contributions of diverse Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) leaders who are transforming healthcare. This partnership aligns with both organizations’ missions to elevate and honor nurses, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, as they advance health equity, advocate for systemic change, and deliver compassionate, patient-centered care.

At over 4 million strong, nurses are the backbone of healthcare, and DNP-prepared nurses play a critical role in leadership, education, and clinical practice. However, nurses of color remain significantly underrepresented in healthcare leadership roles. This collaboration seeks to amplify the impact of diverse nursing leaders through recognition, storytelling, and advocacy, reinforcing their essential contributions to patient outcomes, health policy, and workforce transformation.

“As we continue to push for a more representative and inclusive nursing workforce, it is critical that we celebrate the impact of diverse DNP leaders,” said Dr. Danielle McCamey, Founder & CEO of DNPs of Color. “Partnering with The DAISY Foundation allows us to highlight the voices, expertise, and leadership of nurses of color, ensuring they receive the recognition they deserve for their contributions to nursing excellence.”

Since its founding, The DAISY Foundation has honored nurses worldwide for their extraordinary clinical skills and compassionate care. The program has grown to over 7,000 healthcare organizations and nursing schools globally, offering a meaningful way for patients, families, and colleagues to acknowledge the profound difference nurses make in people’s lives.

“Recognizing and retaining a diverse nursing workforce is essential to achieving equitable healthcare outcomes,” said Bonnie Barnes, FAAN, Doctor of Humane Letters (h.c), Co-founder of The DAISY Foundation. “By working together with DNPs of Color, we can celebrate the extraordinary efforts of nurses from diverse backgrounds and ensure their leadership in healthcare is acknowledged, valued, and supported.”

Together, DNPs of Color and The DAISY Foundation will continue to advocate for a nursing workforce that reflects the communities it serves and is positioned to drive meaningful change in healthcare.

About The DAISY Foundation

Created in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Foundation is a non-profit organization serving the nursing profession through recognition programs as well as grants for nursing research and evidence-based practice. Their mission is to meaningfully celebrate extraordinary, compassionate nurses, capturing those moments unique to nursing that make a profound difference in the lives of people around the world. Learn more at DAISYfoundation.org.

About DNPs of Color

DNPs of Color (DOCs), is a 501c3 nonprofit nursing organization, whose mission is to serve Doctors of Nursing Practice of Color through networking, mentorship and advocacy to increase diversity in doctoral studies, clinical practice, and leadership. Please visit our website www.dnpsofcolor.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @dnpsofcolor

Dr. Danielle McCamey

FOUNDER, PRESIDENT, CEO

Collaboration to Celebrate and Support Diverse Nurse Leaders

DNPs of Color and The DAISY Foundation™ Announce Collaboration to Celebrate and Support Diverse Nurse Leaders

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