Speaker Booking
Starting at $250
Past Speaking Engagements
2021
- Guest speaker on the Addictions, Abuses, and Recovery podcast
- Interview with KROC
- Guest speaker for Mayo Clinic’s Threat Assessment Team
- Rochester Post Bulletin
- Live Webinar for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Marquette University
- Guest speaker on the Mavericks podcast on YouTube
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) training at Winona State University
- Olmsted County Social Workers
- Minnesota Chapter of the International Association of Forensic Nursing with SANE, Ann Wilson
​- Author Talk at the St. Charles, MN Public Library
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2022
- Guest speaker on the We Are HER podcast
- Guest speaker on The Survivor Spectrum podcast
- American Business Women's Association
- STRONG(her) (strongherevents.com) in St. Cloud, MN
- Criminal Justice Program at Winona State University
- SANE training at Hamline University
- Case Study Presentation with Investigators Dungy and Loken and Prosecutor Galewski
- National 17th Annual Conference on Crimes Against Women in Dallas, Texas
- SANE training in Mankato, MN
- Women's Round Table Speaker (Rochester Chamber of Commerce)
- MNSCIA (Minnesota Sex Crimes Investigators Association) Conference in Nisswa, MN
- SANE training in St. Paul, MN
- Author Talk at the Shakopee Public Library
- Criminal Law and Procedure Class at Winona State University
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2023
- The Rochester Exchange Club
- SANE training at Hamline University
- Improving Criminal Justice Response Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma for the Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women
- Support Within Reach, Grand Rapids, MN
- SANE training at Hamline University
- Mayo Clinic's St. Mary's Hospital SANEs
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2024
- KMSQ PBS R-Town Spotlight Interview
- Guest speaker on the What Came Next podcast
- SANE training at the University of Minnesota
- Guest speaker on the Terra's Baddy Club podcast
- Guest speaker on the This is Actually Happening podcast
- Rochester Exchange Club
- ENA (Emergency Nurses Association)
- Iowa Sexual Assault Response Conference
- SANE training at Hamline University
- Guest speaker on the Little Bit of Life podcast
- Author Talk at the Kasson Public Library
- Rural Sexual Violence Response National Conference
- SANE training at Hamline University
- Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)
My Experience, My Message
My speaking engagements focus on my personal experience of rape and the aftermath including details about the rape kit, the investigation, and the justice system. It is not very often professionals in the field get to hear full-circle what happens to a victim from their perspective, and I offer that as an expert based on my own experiences. My goal is to break the silence around sexual violence, educate the community, and empower both survivors and professionals in the field.
Another theme I touch on is perspective. What happened to me didn't just impact me. It rippled outward. The man who raped me left behind multiple secondary victims, including his ex-wives and six children. These broader consequences are often overlooked.
I also speak about what it means and feels like to reclaim your body, voice, and power. While many survivors share heartbreaking accounts of being failed by the system, I strive to be an example of what happens when things go right. The professionals I worked with acted with integrity, empathy, and accountability. The success of my case is not just a legal outcome, it is a testament to what is possible when survivors are believed and supported. I hope that someday more people are able to see justice like I did, particularly people from marginalized communities.
My assault has been presented as a case study by myself, the investigators, and prosecutor from my case, so I have a PowerPoint that goes with my presentation that will include the 911 call, photos of evidence, and specific charges listed. I am able to gear my presentation toward whatever audience I present to. However, my overall mission is to foster hope, connection, and change, leaving audiences informed, empowered, and ready to stand alongside survivors.
"How could I (we) not stand to honor your courage and grace. To acknowledge your bravery and your heroic efforts to bring this crime into the light. Everyone needs to hear this! I almost stood up and clapped after the first 5 minutes!"
- Kristen
"Your strength is truly amazing and you are and will be an inspiration to many!"
- Joleen
"Thank you for sharing your story. Thank you for your work on behalf of other victims and thank you for your advocacy of the 'secondary victims' of sexual assault. The work you are doing is so important. Wishing you the best and I am looking forward to your next book!"
- Cindy
"Thank you for sharing your story, strength, and vulnerability with us. You are amazing! How lucky the world is to have you as an advocate!"
- Sue
"Thank you for your courage to share your story. You were an excellent speaker for our group today and represent many others unable to share their own stories."
- Angela
"Thank you so much for sharing your story with us today. You were an inspiration to all of us. You are doing great things by sharing your journey. I'm starting your book tonight. Please let us know when we can buy your next one!"
- Mia
"I am so beyond blessed to know you! I am truly inspired by you! Thanks again for speaking. Keep doing amazing things! So proud of you! Love having you as one of my best friends!
- Kaila
"Thank you for sharing your story!!! One of the best speakers we've had in a long time!"
- Terri
"Danielle is not only a great speaker, but her nursing background made her that much more of a great presenter for this training. I appreciated her time and story."
"Thank you for sharing your experience - Gave me chills!"
"She did an amazing job presenting. Very helpful from her view."