Emily Daniel

Mission-driven nonprofit and behavioral health leader with 6+ years of experience advancing community-based programs and 4+ years specializing in crisis mental health systems, suicide prevention/postvention, and care coordination. Proven success leading county-wide initiatives, building cross-sector partnerships, securing grant funding, supervising teams and volunteers, and connecting vulnerable populations to critical behavioral health and social support services. Experienced in trauma-informed program leadership, crisis intervention, and community systems collaboration.

LOSS Team Coordinator at Denton County MHMR Center (Present)

• Coordinated county-wide postvention support services for individuals and families impacted by suicide loss, serving 300+ individuals per year.
• Managed volunteer crisis response team operations, scheduling, onboarding, and deployment.
• Fundraised $100,000+ through grants and campaigns for the LOSS Team.
• Collaborated with law enforcement, medical examiners, first responders, hospitals, and community mental health organizations to provide timely survivor support.
• Organized outreach initiatives, educational events, and community awareness efforts related to suicide prevention and survivor support.
• Chaired the Center's Zero Suicide Taskforce and County Behavioral Health Leadership Team suicide prevention workgroup.

Service Coordination Team Lead at Superior Health Plan

• Led service coordination team operations for STAR Health members.
• Facilitated staff development through training, shadowing, and case consultation.
• Oversaw care coordination workflows for medically and behaviorally complex populations.

Lead Program Services Coordinator at Our Daily Bread

• Led community-based shelter and support programs serving individuals experiencing homelessness, overseeing day-to-day operations, staff supervision, and service delivery.
• Conducted biopsychosocial assessments and coordinated client support planning, helping connect vulnerable individuals to housing, behavioral health, and community resources.
• Represented the organization in county-wide collaborative initiatives, advocating for rapid rehousing efforts and leveraging program reporting to inform strategy and improve service impact.

Bachelor of Social Work in Social Work – University of North Texas (2016 – 2021)