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Danielle Pontieri

Quality of Life Specialist, BERA/ Quality of Life, Guest Services Division

Danielle Pontieri

Brookhaven National Laboratory

Guest Services Division
Bldg. 317
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000

(631) 344-2560
(805) 861-0038
dpontieri@bnl.gov

Pronouns: she,her

In her role, Danielle is responsible for the development, coordination, and execution of BERA and Quality of Life activities and events. Managing volunteers, Danielle and her team host a portfolio of programs for thousands of internal community members providing opportunities to network with colleagues, learn new skills, and team build, while creating connections throughout the lab. Additionally Danielle serves as a BERA board member, BERA club committee chair, and point of contact for BNL families and the BERA store. 

Education | Appointments | Awards | Certifications


Education

  • Saint Joseph’s University, Bachelor’s Degree: Organizational Management
  • Suffolk County Community College, Associate Degree: Restaurant Management and Culinary Arts

Professional Appointments

  • Brookhaven Employee Recreation Association, Board Member 2014-Present
  • Brookhaven Employee Recreation Association, Vice President 2016-2018
  • United Way (BNL Fundraising), Division/Department Captain 2016-present
  • Laboratory Service Amenities Team (Department of Energy), Member 2019-present

Awards & Recognition

  • BNL Spotlight Award for Leadership 
  • BNL Spotlight Award for Contractor Support 
  • BNL Spotlight Award for Emergency Support 
  • Suffolk County Community College Culinary Program, Leadership
  • Suffolk County Community CollegeCulinary Program, Outstanding Service Citation

Certifications

  • American Heart Association, CPR Certification 
  • Suffolk County Community College, Baking and Pastry Arts Certification
Danielle Pontieri

Brookhaven National Laboratory

Guest Services Division
Bldg. 317
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000

(631) 344-2560
(805) 861-0038
dpontieri@bnl.gov