Meet the Strategic CareFits Team
Our Story
At Strategic CareFits Solutions, our story began with a passion for ensuring that high-quality educational childcare is both accessible and affordable to children and families nationwide.
The long-term impact of the pandemic on the childcare industry overall, particularly on small, independently owned and operated childcare centers who struggled because they did not have the support or resources of larger brands, was the driving force behind the creation of our consulting firm.
As the childcare cliff of September 2023 loomed, our Founder felt a personal responsibility to identify ways to support childcare organizations of all sizes in maintaining and growing their ability to serve children and families with high quality care. She recognized an opportunity in the market to bring unique value and comprehensive subject matter expertise to the industry and launched Strategic CareFits Solutions to fulfill that mission.
The team at SCS understands the complexities of childcare for both small and large brands, and the critical importance of childcare for working families nationwide. These two pillars are the foundation of our firm, and we are committed to doing our part to ensure that high quality care continues to be available in the years to come.
Danielle Briody, M.Ed; Founder & President
Introduction:
As the Founder and President of Strategic CareFits Solutions LLC, Danielle Briody brings a wealth of expertise to our clients which encompasses over 25 years of professional experience in the early education and corporate caregiving benefits sector.
Danielle's extensive experience in the caregiving sector includes former childcare operations and business development roles for both private and public companies. Throughout her career, Danielle has been successful in driving operations and system growth for many key industry leaders and has provided intrinsic value through her in-depth knowledge of the caregiving field and collaborative approach to the development and execution of strategic initiatives.
Danielle is passionate about ensuring that high-quality early education and care is both affordable and accessible for families nationwide and has dedicated her career to this mission.
Relevant Professional Experience Includes:
- Bright Horizons
- KinderCare Education
- Care.com
- Primrose School Franchising Company
EDUCATION:
- Lehigh University; B.A. Psychology
- Fairfield University; M.A. Elementary Education
Dana Startt; VP of Strategic Partnerships
Introduction:
Dana's professional journey began over 30 years ago in the classroom. Since that time her career has encompassed diverse industries, showing adaptability and a knack for creating meaningful connections that drive success.
Dana boasts a proven track record in relationship building and contract oversight. As an entrepreneur, she owned a healthcare contract consulting company for 15 years, skillfully negotiating contracts on behalf of physician groups with large healthcare corporations.
Her dynamic career led her back to the education sector, focusing specifically on the childcare industry.
Professional Experience Includes:
- Emory Healthcare
- UpStartt Consultants, LLC
- Primrose School Franchising Company
EDUCATION:
- Vanderbilt University; B.S. Elementary and Early Childhood Education