Danielle P. Turnipseed, JD, MHSA, MPP

Danielle Turnipseed, a Junior League of Prince George’s County charter member since 2021, seamlessly engages her passions of health, law, and social justice leading her to become one of today's top thought leaders on important health topics.  She is the Chief Public Policy Officer of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), leading public policy and legislative advocacy efforts on behalf of the 160 medical schools and the almost 500 academic health systems and teaching hospitals which collectively comprise the AAMC’s membership. In her role, Danielle works with policymakers and other leaders to advance policy priorities that strengthen the health and well-being of the United States, including policies that affect health care delivery, research, medical education, and health equity. 

While in law school, Danielle worked on human rights and legal issues related to HIV/AIDS in Geneva, Switzerland as an intern for UNAIDS. After law school, she served as a legislative assistant and policy advisor handling the healthcare portfolios of two Senators. Danielle is the former Associate Director, Division of Federal Affairs at the American Medical Association, where she advocated for critical issues impacting physicians and the U.S. health care system.  She also is the former Vice President at America's Health Insurance Plans. Her experience and professional network span government agencies and the political spectrum, enabling her to foster change on health policy and prevention efforts with an emphasis on health disparities, social determinants of health, chronic conditions, and federal programs.  

Danielle has made a lasting impact in JLPGC as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, a role she has held twice, Danielle led JLPGC's collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to secure the Healthy People 2030 partnership, a distinction unique to JLPGC at the time. A passionate advocate of the "Find the Good" initiative, Danielle has contributed financially to support this event and chaired the first initiative for JLPGC. She served as the Chair of the 2025 JLPGC Women’s Empowerment Luncheon, a first of its kind fundraiser that featured women leaders, education, and engagement. Her dedication to advocacy continues to elevate JLPGC's impact. 

Danielle received her undergraduate degree from Duke University; her law degree from the University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore; and her public policy and public health dual degrees from the University of Michigan. She currently resides in Silver Spring, Maryland with her toy poodle, Brodie.