Danelle Barrett

Danelle Barrett (July 20, 1967 – August 26, 2024) was an American naval officer who served as a rear admiral (lower half) in the United States Navy. She was one of fewer than 200 women in history to achieve the U.S. Naval rank of rear admiral (lower half).

Early life, education, and personal life Barrett was born in Buffalo, New York, on July 20, 1967. She had three brothers.

Barrett attended Boston University, graduating in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts in History. She earned a Masters of Arts in Management, National Security/Strategic Studies, and Human Resources Development. Barrett also graduated with a Master of Science in Information Management. She was married and had one daughter.

On June 10, 2020, Barrett was elected to the Board of Directors for KVH Industries. She served on the boards of Progressive Insurance, ShoulderUp, Protego Trust Bank, and Federal Home Loan Bank of New York. She also served as an extra in several movies and TV shows.

In 2023, Barrett was diagnosed with brain cancer. She became an advocate for experimental treatments and care, focusing her presence online on mentorship and her life philosophy. Barrett died from glioblastoma on August 26, 2024, at the age of 57.

Military career Barrett received her commission as an ensign from the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps in a ceremony aboard the on August 28, 1989. It has been on the Amazon Best Seller list in several categories. Barrett also authored and published 35 articles.