Meet Danielle Pullen

Meet the new Director for DEI at OCU.

On September 21, the ODEI welcomed Danielle Pullen onto the team as the Director for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. A graduate of Oklahoma State University in Human Development & Family Science, Danielle is currently pursuing her master's degree in Human Relations at the University of Oklahoma and is set to graduate this upcoming May.

A recent recipient of Oklahoma's NextGen Under 30 Award, Danielle has previously served as a program coordinator for a DEI office and as a mentor for disenfranchised youth with the Comeback Kids Society, as well as a Young Professional Board Member for the Child Abuse & Response and Evaluation (CARE) Center. She is looking forward to interacting with students, staff, faculty, and community members as she begins her journey as an OCU Star!

As part of her introduction to campus, she was asked a few questions so that folx can get to know her a little better (some of which have been adapted from Bernard Pivot's famous Apostrophe's questionnaire made more famous by James Lipton at The Actor's Studio).

Where are you from?

I am from Edmond, Oklahoma.

What are your pronouns?

My pronouns are she/her.

What is your favorite spot in OKC?

It's a tie between Midtown and Chisholm Creek!

What did you study in college?

I studied Human Development and Family Science at OSU, but for the first three semesters of my college career, I was a Zoology major! My childhood dream was to be a veterinarian!

What's your favorite word?

Lately, it's been 'opportunity.'

What's your least favorite word?

Definitely 'plethora.'

What sound or noise do you love?

I love the sound of a fan or rain especially if I am sleeping.

What sound or noise do you hate?

I can't take the sound of someone spitting.

What would you most like folx to know about the Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion?

I am excited to tell folx that ODEI is not just here for students; our priority audience is students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members! All of our events, programs, and trainings are open to our entire priority audience!

Danielle's loved ones: her twin brother, mom, and dad!

Danielle's favorite place - Colorado

Danielle receiving her NextGen Award in 2021.