Danielle has professionally worked in the mental health field for the past nine years with a counseling degree. She has been fascinated with the underwater world from a very young age. As she grew to appreciate the magnificent animals that spent their lives in the ocean, her soul was rattled deeply to learn of the dangers they faced because of human and environmental impacts. She learned of the realities of dolphin and whale captivity through documentaries such as “Blackfish” and “The Cove.” When captive dolphins arrived in her hometown of Scottsdale, AZ, she was compelled to be their voice. She has made it her life’s mission to end dolphin and whale captivity by educating the public, writing to legislators and orchestrating peaceful demonstrations.  In 2017 she decided to found a non-profit organization, Plea For The Sea, dedicated to keeping marine wildlife in their natural homes and educating the public on the adverse effects of single-use plastic.  She strongly feels that “the biggest threat to wildlife is expecting someone else to save it.” Her goal is to leave a footprint in this world that will make her children proud.