Danielle Stroud

Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter President and CEO Danielle Stroud has a gift for leaving things better than she found them and for helping people grow along the way. 

This year marks her 10th anniversary with Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter, a milestone that reflects just how much she has poured into the mission.

First and foremost, she has grown philanthropic support by 280 percent, turning Habitat into a stronger community anchor and expanding its reach to more families than ever. In doing so, she has built relationships across the community and brought partners together to support lasting housing solutions.

“I think about my own family, and I’m driven by the idea that everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed,” she says. “We’re not always dealt the same hand, so it takes intentional investment to give people the chance to better themselves.”

Danielle carried more than a decade of nonprofit experience with her when she stepped into the role of President and CEO in 2021.

Under her leadership, Habitat doubled new home production and expanded its repair program, directly changing lives across Lake and Sumter counties.

“The families in our program are hardworking and determined,” she says. “Resiliency is what I see demonstrated over and over again.”

For Danielle, it’s not just about building homes but building futures. She believes safe, stable housing is the foundation for education, health and opportunity. 

“On the hardest days, when I get to spend time with my husband and sons, I’m reminded of why I do this and it keeps me going.”

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