Danielle Mullings
MSc Translational Health Sciences, 2023
Marrying her love for technology and the arts, Danielle Mullings is a The University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Scholar who recently completed a BSc in software engineering with a minor in film studies. Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, her dynamism has allowed her to operate in various fields, including leadership, TV/Radio hosting, travelling and filmmaking.
Selected as the valedictorian for the graduating class of 2022, Danielle believes strongly in the power of technology and innovation in edifying society and would ultimately like to work in areas with civic applications of technology. This complements her work as the Impact & Partnerships Officer for Transform Health, a global coalition aimed at using technology as a catalyst for universal health coverage. Exciting for Mullings is the opportunity to work with youth groups on other key digital health initiatives, including the Governing Health Futures 2030 operated by the Lancet and Financial Times commission. She also works with UNICEF Jamaica, leading the rollout of a chatbot to teach life and job-readiness skills to out-of-school youth. As a natural leader, she has taken an active role in advocacy for young people, serving on various councils and committees both locally and internationally to voice the needs and concerns of her peers in the areas of digital transformation, education, and national issues.
In addition to her work in technology, Danielle is deeply invested in media and communications, having hosted the popular TV series “GenZed” and produced documentaries that aim to preserve cultural identity. In addition, she also serves on the RJR Gleaner Communications Youth Advisory Board where she contributes valuable perspectives to the management of the media house.
All her passions are centred around people and innovation and doing the Jamaican flairy as her interests in culture and languages have allowed her to travel. This includes Peru, Bolivia, Guatemala and most recently, Kenya. Above all, Danielle believes in leading change with inspiration, authenticity and love. She aspires to become a world leader in technological representation for the Caribbean and Latin America, focusing on enhancing the Caribbean’s pursuit of the SDGs.
Contact: danielle.mullings@gtc.ox.ac.uk
