Danisha is a Certified Fund Raising Executive and works as the Fund Development Manager with Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton.

In a volunteer capacity, Danisha is Co-Chair for Women United with United Way of Alberta Capital Region, National Board Member for United Way Centraide Canada, and Member of the Women United Global Leadership Council. Danisha is also the past-Chair and Committee Member of the Social Wellbeing Advisory Committee for the City of Calgary.

Some of her past activities include being a Senator for the University of Alberta, a Candidate for the Ward 12 Edmonton City Council By-Election in 2016, Local Chairperson and National Member of the Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board of Canada, Vice-Chair of the Edmonton John Howard Society and Board Member of Calgary John Howard Society, Committee Member and Board Member for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, 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 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, Future of Good as one of their 21 Young Impact Leaders, the Government of Alberta Stars of Alberta Award, University of Alberta Alumni Award, Avenue Magazine Edmonton’s Top 40 under 40, Edmontonians' Magazine’s Sizzling 20 under 30, and Correctional Services of Canada.

Danisha currently resides in Calgary, Alberta with her husband, 3-year-old daughter, and newborn baby boy.