DANNI WASHINGTON

Danni Washington is the first African-American/woman of color to host her own science television series, called Xploration Nature Knows Best which aired nationwide on FOX network. In her latest science communication project, Mission Unstoppable, Danni serves as a correspondent in a new STEM educational TV show which features powerful women in the science world. She has also served as an on-camera personality with Untamed Science and Ocean GEMS.

Danni is deeply passionate about inspiring the next generation to connect and understand the ocean & natural world. She is a graduate of the University of Miami with a degree in Marine Science & Biology — At age 21, Danni 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 2017 Danni was selected as one of the 10 young innovators who was profiled in CA Technologies #STEM10 initiative.

In addition to her love of marine science, youth outreach and the arts, she is also a scuba diver, stand-up paddleboarder, digital influencer, passionate influencer for social justice & change, as well as, an overall lover of the environment and ocean.