Danielle Marino

Danielle Marino serves as the Director of Youth Programs at The Franklin Institute since November 2011, where responsibilities include providing strategic direction for the Youth Programs department, overseeing programming for approximately 150 middle and high school students, and managing an annual budget of $500,000. Previous roles at The Franklin Institute include Assistant Director of STEM Programs, focusing on high school programming and recruitment, and Founding Manager of the STEM Scholars Program, where Danielle developed mentorship initiatives for underserved students. Prior experience includes serving as Faculty Advisor for the Washington Scholars Program, ensuring student safety and facilitating discussions, and working at the National Aquarium in various roles, including Conservation Technician and Visitor Programs Specialist. Danielle holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marine Affairs and Policy from the University of Miami, earned in 2006.