Dr. Danielle Dalimonte is a Special Advisor at Research to Practice Consulting (R2P), bringing 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 a focus on advanced quantitative methods. She is passionate about using data in the service of collaborative problem solving to deepen understanding, explore complex issues, and help uncover actionable insights with a commitment to ensuring engagement with communities in a manner that reflects mutual respect, humility, and a dedication to the co-creation of solutions. 

 

Her experience spans study design, data management, the development and assessment of coding systems, program evaluation, as well as both primary and secondary data analysis. 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.

 

In addition to her research background, Danielle enjoys working in diverse, multi-sector, interdisciplinary teams and has experience balancing the needs and goals of disparate stakeholders. She holds a deep appreciation for her time collaborating with and learning from her colleagues on the island of Ireland.

 

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. Danielle finds solace in the company of her feline colleagues, Fritz and Jango, in their shared office space. Outside of work, Danielle is usually to be found immersed in a police procedural or captivated by a Mark Lewis Jones performance, and always either appreciating or awaiting the enchanting embrace of Michigan’s autumn.