Danielle Mc Beth

Immediate Past President

As a dedicated and conscientious government relations and public affairs professional, Danielle McBeth has worked with influential leaders at all levels of government and across both the public and private sectors. As Director of Government Relations at Florida A&M University, she led advocacy efforts as a member of the President’s Senior Leadership Team to allocate more than $70 million in state funding to support student success initiatives and critical infrastructure campus wide. She was instrumental in establishing robust partnerships with state and federal agencies, as well as securing significant federal grants to support broadband expansion to bridge the digital divide and preserve campus assets on the National Registry of Historic Places.

During her tenure as a Partner at Alcalde & Fay, Danielle amassed substantial government relations and public affairs experience on behalf of corporate, municipal and educational entities. After only a few years with Alcalde & Fay, she became the youngest African American woman appointed to partner in an established independent government affairs practice. She advocated on a broad range of issues including transportation, economic development, infrastructure, education, technology, and immigration.  successfully led legislative efforts of coalitions and organizations before Congress to amend and promote broad national policies. Danielle’s achievements included securing federal grants and legislative appropriations for local governments for water and wastewater infrastructure, roadways, law enforcement technology, and marine science research and educational institutions.

A native of Jackson, Mississippi, Danielle earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Florida A&M University. While continuing her career in government relations, Danielle obtained her law degree from American University, Washington College of Law. She has received the News Service of Florida Above and Beyond Award, which honors women in government and public service, as well as recognition among the National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics Top 100 Lobbyists. She is the Immediate Past President of the Washington Government Relations Group, co-founder of 100 Women Who Care Tallahassee, and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.