Communication Strategist
ABOUT
Danielle Templeton is an Executive Leader in the field of Strategic Communications.
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Keynote Speaker Topics:
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America 250!
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2026 is the celebration of our Great Nation's 250th! Celebrate with a marketing and PR plan for your business!
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Leadership
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Networking
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Women in Business
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Personal Finance
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So much more then budgeting! Come away inspired to get your financial house in order!
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Communication Strategies
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Communications is rapidly changing in 2026! Learn about AI and how to keep pace!
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Your 3rd Act: Retirement!
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Tips for a Happy, Healthy and Financially fit retirement
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Strong Solo Parenting
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Redefining the term single parent! Come out of survival and into thriving!
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I was the "worst" Nurse ever!
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An inspirational tale of what it takes to follow the call of nursing
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Additional Areas of Expertise:
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Public Relations
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Crisis Communications
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Public Affairs & Community Relations
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Hospital & Physician Marketing
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Healthcare Major Donor Fundraising
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As the State of Georgia Employees’ Retirement System (ERSGA) Director of Communications and Outreach, Danielle is a keynote presenter both in person and virtually throughout State Government and at conferences. Recipient of the Star Award of Excellence by Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) of Georgia.
Prior, as a healthcare Marketing and Communications Director for Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono, Danielle cultivated opportunities for creative promotion and development through marketing, public and community relations, and large event management. Expertise includes integrated marketing campaign execution with a full spectrum of advertising for a hospital system, physician practices with a specialty in physician public relations, and fundraising efforts.
In addition, Danielle was the Director of the Pocono Health Foundation and led the daily efforts for a successful major capital campaign (26 million) for the Hughes Cancer Center. She has served on numerous community volunteer boards and committees and is especially passionate about causes meeting basic needs such as accessible medical care, food security, and homelessness.
Danielle's business experience includes representing the Pike County Chamber of Commerce in Pennsylvania as the CEO.
She was the host of the Greater Pocono Business Magazine TV Show for six years, and wrote and oversaw the production of the Pathways to Healthy Living hospital TV show. In addition, her concept for a cardiothoracic surgeon's commercial earned an AVA Platinum Award in 2016.
Fun Fact #1:
Danielle was named as one of the "Top 10 Sunniest Disposition" by an all employee vote at LVH–Pocono
Fun Fact #2:
Danielle was the recipient of the NJ Senator Bill Bradley Young Citizenship Award for being the youngest volunteer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at the time (age 16)
Fun Fact #3:
Danielle enjoys most people's #1 fear: Public Speaking!
Fun Fact #4: Danielle is a proud American, and a member of DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) with over 20 Revolutionary War Patriots who fought in NY, NJ, CA, and PA
Education
Post Graduate
Scheller School of Business
Georgia Institute of Technology
AI for Business
Cornell University
S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management
Marketing Strategy
Graduate Degree
Walden University
Communications
Undergraduate Degree
St. Thomas Aquinas College
Journalism / Public Relations
Additional Healthcare Education
Terry Shaw
Mercury Print
"Danielle is a Super Star! Knows what she is doing and is wonderful to work with. A huge asset to the Pocono area."
Deborah Crockett
PowerRail
"I met Danielle while participating in the Leadership Pike program conducted by Penn State. Danielle's warmth and enthusiasm radiated across the room. Upon speaking to her I was impressed with her ability to sincerely relate to each person she met."
Victoria Mavis
HR Consultant
"... She does a fabulous job making sure your story gets told in a manner that positions you and your company well. A very creative and high energy professional!"
Visual Media
TV Commericals & Videos
