Danielle Woodward
Danielle Woodward serves as Associate Director of the Social Development Research Group (SDRG), where she provides administrative leadership and directs the Survey Research Division. She oversees research operations across a diverse portfolio, including grant and contract management, financial planning, and organizational processes. In her role, Danielle works closely with investigators and staff to support the full lifecycle of research projects and to maintain effective, well-run systems across the organization.
As Director of the Survey Research Division, Danielle leads data collection, programming, data management, and information technology functions across SDRG studies. She brings extensive experience designing and implementing multi-mode data collection strategies and has a strong track record of achieving high response rates, including with diverse and hard-to-reach populations. Her work focuses on maintaining high standards for data quality and continuously improving research operations.
Danielle is committed to building strong teams and supporting a collaborative, supportive work environment. She also contributes to proposal development and strategic planning, helping to sustain and grow SDRG’s research and service efforts.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in psychology, University of Washington
Professional interests:
- Prevention science
- Recruitment and data collection methodologies
- Multi-mode surveys
Key publications:
- Hill, K. G., Woodward, D., Woelfel, T., Hawkins, J. D., & Green, S. (2016). Planning for long-term follow-up: Strategies learned from longitudinal studies. Prevention Science, 17(7), 806-818.
- Fleming, C. B., Marchesini, G., Elgin, J., Haggerty, K. P., Woodward, D., Abbott, R. D., & Catalano, R. F. (2013). Use of Web and phone survey modes to gather data from adults about their young adult children: An evaluation based on a randomized design. Field Methods, 25(4), 388-404.
Favorite Quote or Mantra:
“Be honest, be kind, and do what’s right—every time.”