At CoLabL, we meet you where you are, clarify goals, explore options, co-create solutions, and journey alongside of you to achieve your definition of success. We believe strongly in the power of relationships and context plus collaborative and results-focused experiences.
At 18, Daniel pioneered the first youth-led America’s Promise effort in Pittsburgh, PA under Retired General Colin Powell, landing him a seat on the national board of directors and recognition from President George W. Bush. Daniel has 25+ years of experience working in the business and nonprofit sectors, fueled by his commitment to increasing others’ access to relationships and growth opportunities.
At CoLabL, Daniel is working at the intersection of talent development and community building, cultivating relationship-centered spaces. His team at CoLabL is focused on partnering with early career talent and people managers to expand their networks, skills, and experiences to achieve their definition of success.
Daniel has worked with some of the world’s largest brands including LinkedIn, Pfizer, Apple, Starbucks, Deloitte, Cisco, Taco Bell, and Gap Inc. He has also partnered with schools, nonprofits, foundations, professional associations, and government agencies.
Daniel currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Taco Bell Foundation and has served on boards for City Year DC, the Community Foundation of the National Capital Region, Team Kids, the Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership, and America’s Promise.
Named one of Pittsburgh’s 40 Under 40 Honorees, Daniel has facilitated hundreds of training experiences, keynoted conferences, published articles on Forbes.com, and authored Tell Me I Can’t…and I Will. His second book, We Got This: A Pocket Guide to Thriving in Our Careers and Life, was released in January 2025.
Daniel currently resides in Southern CA.
Michael brings over 25 years of expertise in communications, employee engagement, and project management. Throughout his career, he has spearheaded transformative intranet projects with multiple large global companies, designed innovative employee engagement campaigns, and implemented communication strategies that delivered meaningful impact.
As Managing Director at CoLabL, Michael leads day-to-day operations and communication strategies, ensuring client success, empowering participants, and amplifying business outcomes.
Passionate about collaboration and authenticity, Michael champions strategies that inspire early career talent to expand their networks, develop their skills, and achieve their unique definition of success.
At CoLabL, we meet you where you are, clarify goals, explore options, co-create solutions, and journey alongside of you to achieve your definition of success. We believe strongly in the power of relationships and context plus collaborative and results-focused experiences.
CoLabL is an innovative, social-impact business that partners with early career talent in expanding their networks, skills, and experiences to achieve their definition of success.
