Dannielle is a project manager, drama therapist, counsellor, and performance artist with extensive experience developing unique work in a variety of community settings, including First Nations communities and the aged care sector. Through her work, Dannie recognises the multiple healing benefits of drama therapy for people impacted by lived experiences of trauma, disability and dementia. In 2020, she won the Australasian Elder Care Award for Best Dementia Care Program, where she crafted films from clients' stories, which were then screened across NSW cinemas. Dannie's 15-year career with some of Australia's leading theatre companies informs her therapeutic approach, blending professional artistry with transformative therapy.