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

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DIVE INTO ADVENTURE!

 
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 to host her own 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 HULU and 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 that 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 + GOOGLE HANGOUT HOST

 LIVESTREAM LEAD

STEM CORRESPONDENT 

 ON-CAMERA REPORTING

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 

SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER 

WEBSITE STRATEGY 

 

FOLLOW MY Daily Adventures ON INSTA! 

@danniwashington

🚨New hair cut alert🚨 @nevila_devacurl shaped me up this week after 1 year of letting my curls grow. I love getting my hair cut in the fall 🍂because I’m back to the dark brown color at my roots. Perfect match for those fall fashion hues. Don’t get me wrong, I’m obsessed with my hombre blonde tips colored by the sun in the summertime. But change is GOOD 🌻
Still dreaming 🤤 about this feast made by @johnfoodtv during Sunday Brunch at 3 papayers @villaveo in Martinique. Fruit tarts, avocado toast with eggs, mango smoothie, fresh baked pastries and “chocolat communion” which is a traditional chocolate beverage that you can drink straight or dip bread into it. Basically the most delicious version of hot chocolate I’ve ever tasted. 😛🍫☕️ I’m in NYC this week and would love some suggestions of where to enjoy Sunday brunch. Post your fav spots in the city below🍴✨
It’s been over a month since @ownbyfemme + me went to @martiniquemagnifique with @mediaphore 🌴💦Every time I think of our days in pure paradise, I can’t help but smile. The little details (like these floaties from @eausoleil) make every experience more magical especially for unicorns and mermaids 🧜🏾‍♀️🦄 Tag your bestie that would travel to Martinique with you 👯‍♀️ Can’t wait to go back!!
Radiate LOVE.
When in LA...always hike Runyon Canyon at least once. No questions, it’s required. 😬😎
Golden hour GLOW ✨ I always feel extra radiant whenever I touch down in the city of angels. PC: @thelastdododo
Happily soaking in the last bit of summer with my delicious #NakedMojito made with @nakedturtlerum ✨I'm sipping strawless to prevent another piece of single-use plastic from ending up in the ocean. Plastic straws are one of the most common pieces of trash found during beach clean-ups (I can definitely verify this from my own personal experience during countless beach clean-ups). If you absolutely need to use a straw, choose to use a compostable straw instead. Every choice we make as individuals can help protect beautiful marine animals like sea turtles. #SipNakedSaveTurtles #NakedTurtlePartner
Happy #MermaidMonday 🧜🏾‍♀️💜
C U R L Y 🌀 P O P ! The sun and ocean are my colorists ☀️
The Bahamas 🇧🇸 Comprised of 700 islands with approximately 30 of those islands are inhabited by humans. Inland you’ll find the dry Pine Rockland forest biome filled with saw palmetto and Dade County slash pine trees. • Grand Bahamas Island is the 5th largest island and sits less than 90 miles from coast of Palm Beach, Florida. This was the first international destination that I visited as a little one and the place where my Mom spent her summers as a kid. I still have plenty of family that still live there. • Every time I have a chance to jump into these turquoise waters, I’m reminded of one of the many reasons I fell in love with the ocean. • • • Dress: @designers_concept Braids by: @gossipcurl_guadeloupe
🌿Bahama Mama🌿 Great time with my fambam in Freeport celebrating #LaborDay ☀️ I had zero cell phone service and it was exactly what I needed 📱 • • When was the last time you had a digital detox? Even for only 1 day. It was very necessary for me. Mind you...I was still taking photos + videos (as you can see in my IG stories) but I was happy to take a break from checking my email, DMs and Instagram feed every 15 minutes. So maybe it was a partial digital detox 🤷🏽‍♀️ Nonetheless, it felt good. Sometimes you don’t realize your habits until you’re forced to break them.