The Caring Force is honored to announce Danila Pierre as our TCF June 2025 Workforce Hero Spotlight honoree. Pierre works at St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children.
1. Tell us about your background. How did you decide to pursue a career in human services?
I love helping and encouraging others. My desire to pursue a career in human services was not a sudden decision: I pursued this career with a profound sense of responsibility to help and make meaningful differences.
2. What does a typical day look like for you at your organization?
Every day I look forward to collaborating and interacting with my colleagues and their families, where I’m always learning from them, and vice versa. I start off my day by setting priorities, by aiming to complete the most urgent to the least.
On a challenging day, I try my best to remain collected, positive and assure the team we can do it!
3. What is your favorite professional memory?
I have so many! I’m getting comfortable with public speaking day by day. One of my favorite professional memories was when I had the opportunity to speak at the Diamond of Dorchester event in front of a huge crowd last year!
4. This question is from our May Workforce Hero, Keith MacNeil: What keeps you inspired on the hardest days—and how do you hold on to that inspiration?
My faith in God. When facing challenges, I try to remind myself always keep pushing forward and never give up.
5. Do you have a question for the next person we spotlight?
What impact do you hope to make in human services?
Thank you so much to Danila and all of our wonderful human service workers across the Commonwealth who bring joy, positivity and passion to work every day! We are so thankful for you and your efforts to make Massachusetts a better place.
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