TV Host & Science Communicator
Danni is the first African American/woman of color to host an American science TV show and has 10+ years of experience in the science communication field. She was also named the Emerging Female Leader of the Year Award by EarthX in 2019 and was selected as one of the 10 young rising innovators who was profiled in CA Technologies #STEM10 initiative alongside Jaden Smith and other rising stars in the space.
Watch Danni On Screen
CBS’s Mission Unstoppable
Danni joins Mission Unstoppable, the new CBS show where women STEM stars in action showcase the cutting edge of science. Each week, host and Executive Producer Miranda Cosgrove and an all-female leadership team showcase women including zoologists, engineers, astronauts, codebreakers, and oceanographers.
Nature Knows Best
Danni is the host of the STEM educational TV series called XPLORATION NATURE KNOWS BEST, which features the latest advancements in bio-inspired technology and design. This fascinating series looks at the fun and clever ways scientists and innovators are copying nature to create some of the world’s most amazing advancements.
Science the $#*! Out of It
What happens when a scientist and a comedian team up to solve the internet's most burning questions? Tune in on Facebook Watch to see hosts science communicator Danni Washington and comedian Krystyna Hutchinson use the scientific method to find the answers. Deep dive into the science with this series that covers a wide variety of topics!
Strange Evidence
Because surveillance cameras are seemingly everywhere, recording activity on streets, at workplaces, and in homes, is it any wonder that captured images don't always make sense? Strange Evidence investigates mysteries caught on tape and looks for the scientific truth behind some of the most bizarre occurrences ever recorded.
Mystery Science
Ever wondered how waves are made? What the fastest ocean animal looks like? If killer whales really are dangerous? Join Danni as she uncovers the secrets behind nature's most intriguing phenomena in this series of debunking minis.
Discovery Minutes
Check out Discovery Channel's best bits and the shows that you absolutely cannot miss with Discovery Minutes.
The Ocean Race Summits
Danni is diving deep with The Ocean Race Summit to bring together the unique perspectives of sailors and the world’s key decision-makers to tackle the most pressing issues facing our seas!
USA Science & Engineering Festival
Danni was the proud spokesperson for USA Science and Engineering Festival in 2018. She met and spoke to some of the great minds including leading scientists and speakers who attended the expo. Check out all of Danni’s videos from the festival floor.
Planet Home
Danni served as the emcee of Planet Home VISIONS Experience at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, CA. It was a stellar line up of solutionists offering innovative ideas and a clear vision of a sustainable future for all. Planet Home believes that everyone can help create positive change for the Earth and its future and they empower those looking for everyday solutions that can help protect our planet.
Experienced interviewer and host, Danni takes pride in having engaging conversations with science professionals and bringing out the best in her guests while filming. Pictured above: Kate the Chemist and Danni filming a segment at the University of Texas at Austin in February 2020 for Mission Unstoppable on CBS.