What Are We Learning in a Time of Reckoning?
Benjamin Danielson, MD, is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington, where he received his medical degree in 1992, after completing undergraduate studies at Harvard University. He completed his pediatric residency at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Dr. Danielson was the Senior Medical Director for the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic (OBCC) until late 2020. He worked there for more than 20 years, combining patient care, clinic leadership and community advocacy.
Dr. Danielson also serves on various boards of health related organizations, philanthropic organizations, and community groups dedicated to health issues. He has provided many addresses in numerous venues including the University of Washington’s Commencement Address in 2018.
In early life he was rescued from the foster care system by a single mom who instilled in him and his sisters the value of education and community service.
The unifying thread in Dr. Danielson’s activities relates to promoting well-being and dignity, especially for communities who have been pushed aside. He realizes he is the least useful member of the circles he joins and he is inspired – every day – by the children, families, communities, and organizations with whom he interacts.