Danisha is a proud 1st Generation Canadian, born and raised in Alberta. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive and currently is employed as the Development & Communications Manager with Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton.
In a volunteer capacity, Danisha is a Board Member with United Way Centraide Canada, is the Vice-Chair of the Social Wellbeing Advisory Committee for the City of Calgary, is the Co-Chairperson for the National Women's Alliance Taskforce with the Ismaili Council for Canada, and is a Board Member for the Calgary John Howard Society.
Some of her past activities include being a Senator for the University of Alberta, a Candidate for the Ward 12 City Council By-Election in 2016, Local Chairperson and National Member of the Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board on the Aga Khan Council for Canada, Vice- Chair of the Edmonton John Howard Society, World Partnership Walk Deputy Convenor of Marketing, and a Board Member for the Edmonton Opera.
Danisha has been recognized for her contributions to the community by the Government of Alberta Stars of Alberta Award, University of Alberta Alumni Award, Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 under 40, Edmontonians' Magazine’s Sizzling 20 under 30, and Correctional Services of Canada.
Danisha currently resides in Calgary with her husband and eight-month old daughter.