Danielle Pilar McNair
Drachman Hall
1295 N Martin Ave
Tucson AZ 85724
Danielle Pilar McNair serves as Coordinator for Professional Master’s and Certificate Programs for the Tucson Main Campus, University of Arizona Zuckerman College of Public Health, where she supports MPH students and graduate certificate learners across the admitted graduate student lifecycle.
With 14 years of professional experience in higher education, Danielle brings deep expertise in academic advising, academic and graduate program coordination, and student-centered operations. Her work spans undergraduate and graduate education, with a strong foundation in advising, curriculum coordination, recruitment, and cross-functional collaboration with faculty and administrative teams.
Danielle is widely recognized for her commitment to student success, inclusive support practices, and collaborative leadership. She has received multiple institutional, regional, and national honors, including the University of Arizona Award for Excellence (2025) and recognition from NACADA for outstanding academic advising.
Grounded in a student-centered philosophy, Danielle is passionate about empowering learners to navigate complex systems, connect with meaningful resources, and develop confidence in their academic and professional journeys. She is dedicated to fostering environments where students feel supported, capable, and equipped to advocate for themselves.
Students are encouraged to email Danielle their inquiries and also consider scheduling a 1-1 meeting with Danielle using the Microsoft Bookings link provided.
Degrees
- Communication, B.A. University of Arizona
Awards
- 2026 Spring cohort, UAPD Community Academy
- 2025-2026, Kindness Colleague member, Ben's Bells & UA Kindness Campus Initiative. Be Kind. Bear Down.
- 2025, recipient, Program for Excellence awardee, Individual award, University of Arizona
- 2020, Certificate of Merit recipient, Primary Advisor Excellence in Advising, Southwest Region 10, NACADA
- 2020, Certificate of Merit recipient, Primary Advisor Excellence in Advising, Global NACADA
- 2019-2020, recipient, Program for Excellence, Individual award, Primary Undergraduate Academic Advisor, University of Arizona
- 2018-2019, recipient, Outstanding Administrative Advocate for Graduate & Professional Students, Graduate & Professional Student Council
- 2017-2018, recipient, Outstanding Staff in Support of Instruction & Student Services, College of Agriculture, Life, & Environmental Sciences