TV Host in Science Communication

Danni is the first African American/woman of color to host an American science TV show and has 15+ years of experience in the science communication field. She was also named the Emerging Female Leader of the Year Award by EarthX 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

  • Danni Washington - TV Host - Disney Jr's Ariel

    Disney Jr's Ariel

    Danni has joined the cast of Disney Jr’s Ariel as Tantie Chantale, a marine biologist! This is an animated musical series inspired by The Little Mermaid and follows Ariel on adventures!

  • Deadly Sharks of Paradise

    Danni hosts Discovery’s Deadly Sharks of Paradise joined by conservationist Paul de Gelder and other scientists as they track deadly tiger sharks in one of Brazil’s most beautiful tourist destinations.

  • Danni Washington - TV Host of PBC Ocean Invaders

    PBS Ocean Invaders

    Danni narrates the riveting PBS-produced documentary "Ocean Invaders," following these complicated creatures who roam our oceans with no predators to keep them in check.

  • Danni Washington - TV Host - Super Animals

    Super Animals

    Join Danni and other amazing experts in learning all about real-life superpowers we can find in the animal kingdom! In Super Animals, you can explore new animals and their superpowers every week.

  • Danni Washington - TV Host - Mystery Science

    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.

  • Danni Washington Mission Unstoppable

    CBS's Mission Unstoppable

    Danni joined Mission Unstoppable as a featured correspondant where women STEM stars showcase the cutting edge of science with host and Executive Producer Miranda Cosgrove and an all-female leadership team.

  • Danni Washington Nature Knows Best TV Host

    Nature Knows Best

    Danni is the host of this STEM educational TV series, which looks at the fun and clever ways scientists and innovators are copying nature to create some of the world’s most amazing advancements in bio-inspired technology and design.

  • Danni Washington - TV Host - Science the $#*! Out of It

    Science the $#*! Out of It

    What happens when a scientist and a comedian team up to solve the internet's most burning questions? Science communicator Danni Washington and comedian Krystyna Hutchinson use the scientific method to find the answers!

  • Danni Washington - TV Host- Strange Evidence

    Strange Evidence

    With surveillance cameras everywhere, 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 bizarre occurrences.

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.

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 for Mission Unstoppable on CBS.

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