Danielle Dalimonte is a Special Advisor at Research to Practice Consulting (R2P), where she brings expertise in academic and organizational research, data analysis, and collaborative engagement across multidisciplinary and cross-national teams. A developmental scientist by training, Danielle specializes in individual differences and interpersonal relationships in infancy with an interest in advanced quantitative methods. She is passionate about using data in the service of collaborative problem solving to deepen understanding and explore complex issues with a commitment to ensuring engagement with communities in a manner that reflects mutual respect, humility, and co-creation of solutions. 

 

At R2P, Danielle combines technical expertise with collaborative engagement, using statistical modeling, data visualization, and clear communication to guide projects from analysis to insight that drives progress. She holds a PhD in Human Development from Michigan State University with a concentration in Child Development. Examples of her published work can be found in Child Development, Early Childhood Research Quarterly, the Journal of Community Psychology, and the Annals of Behavioral Medicine.

 

Dr. Dalimonte is a firm believer in the transformative power of the mother-child dyad. She is a proud member of MIAIMH, WAIMH, and SENG, where she supports efforts promoting infant mental health and honoring children’s individual experiences. Outside of work, Danielle can usually be found reading another British police procedural or captivated by a Mark Lewis Jones performance, while either embracing or longing for fall.