Meet Danni TV Host Ocean Explorer Mocha Mermaid #SciComm
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Marine Conservationist | TV Host | Mocha Mermaid

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Danni is the First

african-american/ woman of color

to host an american science show

Danni's a science communicator and avid ocean advocate aiming to share her knowledge of the ocean and other scientific concepts through digital media. As a woman of color, she's striving to get female minorities to pursue a path around STEM.
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MY STORY

As the first African-American + Woman of Color to host an American science television series, I am deeply passionate about inspiring the next generation to connect and understand the natural world. I've spent the last 10 years finding creative ways to convert my passion for the ocean and science into exciting, high-profile ways. In my latest science communication project, I serve as the host of a new STEM educational TV show which features the most current advances in bio-inspired technology and design called Xploration Nature Knows Best which aired nationwide on FOX (also available on-demand via Amazon Prime). I'm a graduate of the University of Miami with a degree in Marine Science & Biology — At age 21, I co-founded the Big Blue & You, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and educating youth about marine conservation through arts and media. In addition to my love of marine science, youth outreach and the arts, I'm also a scuba diver, stand-up paddle boarder, digital influencer, curly girl and overall lover of the outdoors. As you learn more about my journey, I hope you will be inspired to shine your light unapologetically, use your unique set of gifts and follow your passion...whatever they might be! 

 
Photo Credit: J. Alexander Clark

Photo Credit: J. Alexander Clark

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Inspiring LOVE FOR OUR BLUE PLANET!

Photo Credit: Erica DiGiovanni

Photo Credit: Erica DiGiovanni

 

DANNI'S SKILL SETS & SERVICES

TELEVISION HOST 

 MEDIA APPEARANCES 

 FACEBOOK LIVE HOST

 LIVESTREAM LEAD

STEM EVENT CORRESPONDENT 

 ON-CAMERA PERSONALITY

VIDEO DIRECTOR

VOICE OVER TALENT 

(NARRATION & COMMERCIAL)

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

WORKSHOP + SUMMIT FACILITATOR

RADIO GUEST

SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PRESENTER

EVENT / STAGE EMCEE

ASSOCIATE / FIELD PRODUCER

SCRIPT WRITING 

AD CAMPAIGN / CONTENT CREATION

BRAND COLLABORATION

CONTENT DEVELOPER 

DIGITAL LIFESTYLE INFLUENCER 

WEBSITE STRATEGIST 

 
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FOLLOW MY Daily Adventures ON INSTA! 

@danniwashington

A few weeks ago, I had the honor of emceeing the @marchforscience #SDGmediaZone at @unitednations 🌎 during the very first UN Youth Climate Summit. It was a whirlwind 10-day trip to NYC which also included returning to the Sustainable Development Goals Media Zone to moderate a panel with @islandresilience 🏝 It was an enlightening experience hearing from the world’s youth climate leaders who are doing the actual work. We still have a long way to go but these moments are building blocks toward solutions for a brighter future for all of us. #UNGA #UNGA2019
You know those rare moments when it feels like everything is in perfect alignment? Back in 2001 @goapele released a song named “Closer” that spoke deeply to my teenage soul and has consistently been my life anthem ever since. Who else loves this song?? Eighteen years later, we’re sitting at a sidewalk cafe in LA having breakfast together. I thank God for always welcoming genuine, warm and creative souls into my experience at just the right timing. Stay tuned...more good things to come. #Dreamseeker
Happy International #DayOfTheGirl ♥️ Catch a quick video of @cairoari + me participating in the first ever digital #MarchForSisterhood We both love the ocean and want to make sure that ALL girls have access to clean and safe water. Thanks @girlswhocode for leading the way as a unifying force to empower girls around the world!
Rewind to last week in Trinidad 🇹🇹A bottle of @ginsengup and potato aloo-pie had me feeling right at Maracas Beach. Thanks @precisionprod for inviting me to participate as a panelist at #AudioEssentials 2019! Love y’all 💕
🌻🌻🌻 PC: @waylor.photo + Styled by: @jyotisha_ + makeup: @inthecurls
Flashback to earlier this week at the @disneymaleficent premiere in Hollywood, California. Swipe to see the star-studded cast on the red carpet, the moment when I crossed paths with #AngelinaJolie and creating dragon’s breath 🐉 after eating dessert dipped in liquid nitrogen with @cairoscustomevents 🤩 Thanks @disneystudios for a magical evening!! #maleficent
It’s MONDAY and the hustle continues...meanwhile, I’ll be daydreaming about fresh coconuts and Caribbean sunshine to keep me going thru the week (in case you’re curious, peep that @_finalstraw_ )🥥🌴☀️
MOOD = So. Much. Gratitude. The last couple of weeks have been tremendous. Surreal actually. Lots of learning curves but overall locked in the feeling of flow. Serving my purpose to the best of my ability which gives me the deepest feeling of gratitude. Started with @planethome in SF and speaking with some of the most brilliant minds building the vision of a more sustainable future. Then marched with 250,000 people thru the street of NYC during the #GlobalClimateStrike 🌎✊🏽 spoke to @c.syresmith about his vision of 2020/@just And heard @gretathunberg + @xiuhtezcatl + @ayanaeliza speak at the #YouthClimateStrike rally at Battery Park. The following weekend, I ventured into the @unitednations to moderate the @marchforscience #SDGMediaZone + @islandresilience forum. And finally, earlier this morning @cbsunstoppable series premiere aired nationwide sharing stories of talented women in STEM. And ya girrrrl served as a correspondent interviewing NASA scientist/MARS Rover driver Vandi Verma and music producers @avenathesavage + @ashleylevy 💻🎶🎵🔬🧬👩🏽‍🔬 A lot of friends ask me how do I manage to keep up this pace of life. The answer is I don’t do it alone. I give thanks to the Most High for giving me the abilities to do this work and for the people who support me on the journey. This whole process has been NONSTOP but I have to pause and simply say thank you.
Surrounded by 44,000 plastic bags used every minute in New York City. The question is...do you really need that plastic bag at the store? How about bringing your own bag? A little inconvenience for a moment that will help keep our mother clean 🌎 #ThinkAboutIt @arcadiaearth
🚨NEW TV SHOW ALERT🚨 This Saturday, Sept 28th tune into @CBSDreamTeam to watch yaaaaa girl along side @ericuddy as official TV correspondents during the series premiere of @cbsunstoppable hosted by @mirandacosgrove 🔭⚗️🧬 This series showcases the most stellar women in STEM. Being in the position to help spotlight some of the hardest working women in science, technology, engineering and math is a dream come true! #MissionUnstoppable is powered by @gdigm (Geena Davis Institute working on ending unconscious gender bias in media) and @ifthenshecan 👩🏽‍🔬💪🏽🔬Huge thanks to the amazing women-led production team at @litton_tv ✨ including @annanancywenger @adinasauuur @kkminardi for working nonstop to make this vision come to life. And so much gratitude for my own team/family/real friends who keep me focused and motivated on this unique journey @michswab @bigfredcrawford ❤️ #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork #Grateful
Power moves for the PLANET 🌍 Use your voice, knowledge and passion to speak up for our one and only home. @planethome • • Styled by: @jyotisha_ Photo: @waylor.art / @taytaywash
9.20.19 One of the BEST days of my entire life. Marched with an estimated 250,000 people thru the streets of NY and over 4 million worldwide for the future of our planet 🌎 HISTORY was made. The revolution is here. And YOUTH are leading the way. I’m in awe and overflowing with gratitude. #GlobalClimateStrike