Business and Human Resource Consulting Services

Davis Consulting Solutions (DCS) is an award-winning, minority- and woman-owned management and community-economic-development firm—led by Dr. Danielle Davis, rooted in Pittsburgh, and trusted nationwide to turn bold ideas into measurable growth.

Our Mission

DCS provides diverse business and workforce solutions to drive collective economic impact.

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Our Vision

DCS’ vision is to utilize community economic development, servant leadership, and management practices to build next-generation organizations and leaders. Our team advances diversity, inclusion, and equity while empowering our clients to leverage resources and engage talent.

Clients are empowered to use innovative approaches for change, drive collective success, and demonstrate traits found in the community’s culture they desire to engage. DCS educates and strengthens communities it serves by providing resources beyond just information to sustain business, community, professional, and workforce development.

Our vision is a modern-day interpretation of this ancient Chinese proverb. “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”

Our Values

Sustain and contribute to economic development strategies locally, regionally, and nationally through alliances with a network of expert associates.

Encourage productive communities for engagement, learning, planning, and action within the workplace and neighborhoods.

Reduce barriers to employment and contracting through custom solutions and events designed to influence diversity of thought, talent, and training.

Validate the need to bridge the gap in equality of wealth distribution through community engagement and innovative coaching, consulting, and training.

Empower residents and organizational leaders, managers, and staff with access to resources, tools, models, processes, and best practices to accomplish goals.

Our Story

Pittsburgh’s opportunity gap has grown into a full-service business and workforce consultancy. From our first neighborhood workshop to today’s multi-year public–private partnerships, DCS has stayed true to one promise: results that lift people and profits, together.

2016

DCS marked its 5-year anniversary with a community brunch that brought together job seekers, entrepreneurs, partner organizations, and community leaders. The event included the announcement of Dr. Davis’s full-time commitment to DCS and featured guest speaker Mike Capsambelis of Google Pittsburgh. More than 100 attendees from business, nonprofit, government, and higher education sectors participated, reinforcing DCS’ growing role as a connector across the regional ecosystem.

2017

DCS launched its inaugural Pittsburgh Collective Community Impact Forum at Point Park University, convening strategic partners to explore economic development and business capacity building. The event featured keynote speaker Melinda F. Emerson (Small Biz Lady) and provided industry insights to support informed, collaborative growth.

2018

Launched in 2018, DCS’ Community2Work® (C2W) program has since connected nearly 3,000 job seekers, including adults and youth, to career pathways and employer partners. As noted by Danielle Davis, Ph.D., the program reflects DCS’s sustained commitment to workforce access and inclusive economic opportunity.

2020

In partnership with Hazelwood Initiative and P.O.O.R.L.A.W., DCS received a Richard King Mellon Foundation grant to implement the CONNECTED program. The initiative supported more than 25 small businesses and entrepreneurs, advanced 10 startups, and delivered technical assistance through workshops, referrals, and events. Through DCS’ Community2Work® (C2W) workforce program, 286 individuals received job training and support, resulting in 151 interviews and 58 hires.

2020

DCS launched Small Biz Wednesdays, an ongoing event series providing small business owners with access to expert guidance and practical resources. The initiative reinforces DCS’ commitment to strengthening and supporting small businesses.

2020, 2021, & 2024

DCS was nominated for Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s Power of Work Award, recognizing organizations committed to expanding employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and others facing barriers to work. The nomination reflects DCS’ ongoing dedication to inclusive hiring and community impact.

2020

DCS was named the East Liberty Chamber’s Minority-Owned Business of the Year, recognizing its excellence in service delivery, strong client relationships, and an innovative business model. The award reflects DCS’ sustained commitment to client success and its positive impact within the East Liberty community.

2021

DCS was named EMSDC’s Class 1 Supplier of the Year, recognized for sustained sales growth, expanded MBE-to-MBE purchasing, innovative service delivery, and a measurable commitment to community development and the mission of EMSDC. The honor was commemorated through a professional feature in “Choice Awards: The Movie – Redux”, which premiered on December 10, 2021.

2022

DCS received the Comcast RISE Creative Award, earning a professionally produced 30-second television commercial and a 90-day regional media campaign. The recognition elevated brand visibility and highlighted DCS’ growth as a diverse-owned small business.

2024

DCS was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates and PNC Bank for the “Going to Bat for Small Business” award, recognizing organizations that drive meaningful community impact. The recognition was featured on MLB.com

Meet Dr. Danielle Davis (“MsDavisofPgh”)

Dr. Danielle Davis holds a PhD in Community Engagement and is a certified business-planning instructor with experience as an adjunct professor, compliance specialist, and program manager.

After more than a decade leading housing, workforce, and micro-business initiatives across Pittsburgh, Dr. Davis founded Davis Consulting Solutions (DCS) to bridge strategy with real-world impact. Her leadership combines analytical rigor with deep empathy, an approach that has earned her appointments to regional bodies including the Greater Hazelwood Community Collaborative and the MWDBE Governmental Committee.

“Businesses thrive when people thrive first. That is the heartbeat of every project we take on.” — Dr. Danielle Davis

Fast Facts

Years leading DCS	14
Industries served	Construction, professional services, nonprofit, local government
Signature program	Community2Work® workforce initiative
LinkedIn	linkedin.com/in/msdavisofpgh

How We Drive Impact

1. Consulting & Coaching

Growth roadmaps, strategic planning, and accountability sessions that translate into higher revenue and stronger teams.

2. Workforce Development

Custom curricula, talent pipelines, and DEI frameworks that match real employer demand.

3. Training & Events

Interactive workshops on entrepreneurship, leadership, and compliance delivered online or on-site.

4. Research & Evaluation

Data-driven assessments that help clients pivot quickly and prove ROI to funders and stakeholders.

Every engagement is measured against clear KPIs— from contract value secured to jobs created—so you always know your return.

At DCS, our solutions are informed by three practices:

ENGAGE

EMPOWER

EDUCATE

Awards & Recognition

Going to Bat for Small Business Award, Pittsburgh Pirates & PNC Bank (2024) MLB.com

In 2023, Bynums Marketing & Communications, Inc. and BCC Ministries presented the thirteenth annual Pittsburgh Circle of Courage Awards. This exclusive award recognizes individuals in Pittsburgh who have demonstrated faith, courage, and leadership in their respective fields.

Featured speaker, Point Park University Center for Inclusive Excellence (2023)

EMSDC, 2021 Class 1 Supplier of the Year

Certified Business Planning Instructor, Northeast Entrepreneur Fund (since 2013) Danielle Davis Ph.D Res…

Community Commitments

Mentor high-school entrepreneurs through A.W. Beattie Career Center

Chair, GHCC Workforce Committee—shaping inclusive hiring across Greater Hazelwood

Advocate for Section 3 and MWDBE participation on city redevelopment projects

Ready to Partner?

Whether you need a strategic plan, a talent pipeline, or a speaker who galvanizes action, DCS is here to help.

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