Danielle Okezie

Danielle Okezie, MEd, joined Creighton in fall 2023 as program manager to develop and implement the CommonSpirit Health LEAD Scholars Program-Phoenix. The program is a strategic tool for population health intervention that includes a leadership and equity training component for healthcare workers at the University’s partner hospital in Phoenix. Okezie views the IPH as an important University initiative because of the nationwide shortage of healthcare workers and the need for these workers to understand the importance of equity in their profession. “With Creighton's Ignatian values and excellent academics, the students learn to provide quality care and treat everyone with dignity despite their circumstances, all while striving to achieve equity in access and service.” Danielle also serves as a member of Creighton’s Mission and Ministry team, working in equity and inclusion.