Danielle S. Duncan, MLS, MEd, EdD., has over 20 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and Clinical Educator in various healthcare settings throughout Maryland. With her vast knowledge, she has trained laboratory science professionals, medical assistants, and nurses to provide excellent patient care. 

Currently, Danielle is the Director of Education at COLA, Inc., where she oversees the creation and development of educational content for laboratory science professionals and physicians. Working with an interdisciplinary team, she promotes the visibility of laboratory science professionals through an educational approach, nurturing the pipeline in clinical laboratory science by advocating for initiatives to address the laboratory workforce shortage and utilizing laboratory data to improve patient outcomes. Stroughton Duncan strives to promote and advance understanding of the impact of laboratory science in the effective delivery of healthcare.

Danielle has also served as an Adjunct Professor at Morgan State University and Anne Arundel Community College. She sits on the advisory board for the Anne Arundel Community College Medical Laboratory Technician program.

Danielle holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Morgan State University and a Master of Education degree from Northcentral University, where she is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in education. She was appointed in 2023 by Governor Wes Moore to the Maryland Health Care Commission as a Commissioner. Stroughton Duncan’s area of focus includes clinical chemistry, interprofessional education, and championing the advancement of the laboratory science industry.