SHIFT Consulting empowers individuals and communities to drive positive,
and sustainable change. We partner for lasting impact.
Danielle Chekaraou, MPH
With over 30 years of experience in global public health and deep engagement in more than 65 countries, Danielle Chekaraou brings a rare combination of cultural fluency, strategic insight, and unwavering commitment to community wellbeing. She has worked across every region of the world—from the grassroots level to regional directorates—equipping her with a deep understanding of both field realities and management structures. This unique perspective enables her to design strategies and programs that are not only visionary but also practical and implementable.
Danielle is a skilled researcher, innovative strategist, and program planner, widely recognized for developing dynamic communication tools and platforms that inform, inspire, and mobilize. Her work intentionally shifts away from the traditional development model of donating to communities, instead focusing on building local capacity, strengthening critical thinking skills, and empowering individuals and communities to drive their own sustainable change. Deeply committed to honoring local values, traditions, and lived experiences, she co-creates solutions that are culturally grounded, participatory, and designed to make an impact on generations far into the future.
SHIFT Consulting
Our Mission
SHIFT empowers individuals and communities to adopt and sustain positive, healthy behaviors by identifying barriers, co-designing culturally grounded solutions, building local capacity, and honoring the lived realities and values of those we serve.
Our Vision
A world where individuals and communities are equipped, empowered, and confident to lead their own sustainable health and development journeys—rooted in their values, realities, and collective strengths.
Foundational Values
1. Empowerment Through Capacity Building
We believe that the people closest to the challenges are best positioned to lead and sustain their own change. SHIFT strengthens this potential by investing in local knowledge, skills, and systems—building the capacity of individuals and communities to take ownership of lasting transformation.
2. Value-Based Listening
We believe that listening is not passive—it is an intentional act of respect. SHIFT engages in value-based listening to understand the cultural norms, lived experiences, and belief systems that shape people’s lives. This deep, empathetic engagement is the foundation for building trust and co-creating solutions that communities believe in and can sustain.
3. Collaboration and Co-Design
We work with people, not for them—engaging communities as equal partners in identifying barriers, shaping interventions, and implementing sustainable solutions.
4. Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to advancing social justice by ensuring that every voice is heard and that
all people are included in the processes and benefits of change.