Danielle Ford
Danielle Ford

Danielle Ford
Campus Recruiter and Internship Program Manager
Third Bridge

Nominated For: The Talent Innovator Award

This award recognizes the experienced early career professionals who are reimagining how companies connect with Gen Z talent. They challenge traditional thinking by introducing new strategies, platforms, and touchpoints to meet students where they’re at. Whether through technology, storytelling, or community-building, they’re closing the gap between how recruiting has always been done—and how it needs to evolve.

From the Community: Why this Nominee Stands Out

To be considered for the CRCAs, individuals had to be nominated by a peer, manager, colleague, or direct report. These quotes were shared by the people who nominated this person for recognition, highlighting the impact and excellence they’ve demonstrated.

“When I first joined (Third Bridge), our campus recruiting efforts were practically non-existent. Since then, I’ve watched Danielle build our campus presence from the ground up. Not only has she increased the volume of candidates applying, but she’s raised the bar in terms of quality too. It’s been amazing to hear the excitement and insight candidates now bring to interviews, and that’s all thanks to Danielle!

She’s been key in getting our name out there, whether through campus outreach, info sessions, or just being present and consistent with our partner schools. Her work even helped us secure the 2025 Handshake Early Talent Award, which speaks to the reputation she’s helped us build. When I attend campus events now, I meet students who already know about Third Bridge and are genuinely excited to engage with us. She’s a pleasure to work with, always thinking ahead, and constantly finding new ways for us to connect with top talent.”

“Established new joiner networking socials along with regular-cadence onsite visits with students from our partner schools (various groups and organizations from those school), which each provide unique opportunities for Gen Z talent to engage with our firm directly in-person.”

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Congratulations to Danielle for being nominated for the Talent Innovator Award, part of RippleMatch's 2025 Campus Recruiting Choice Awards!

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