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Danielle S. Russell, CAE, C.Dir (she/her) is a Canadian Not-for-Profit Leader with over a dozen years of experience providing staff leadership to a range of Charities and Associations. She is currently the Executive Director of the Canadian Defence Lawyers, and has previously served as Executive Director of the Air Cadet League of Canada, Ontario and Convention Centres of Canada.

Ms. Russell is a speaker, consultant and author, and frequently contributes to magazines, blogs and podcasts. She writes a popular weekly LinkedIn Newsletter ‘Tuesday Thoughts’ and is the author of two volumes of ‘The Tuesday Thoughts Companion: A Year of Small Actions for Big Impact’.

Danielle has taught Organizational Behaviour to first year students at Seneca Polytechnic; she specializes in making even the most complex topics easily understandable for diverse audiences. Her engaging and, at times humorous, presentation style, draws in audiences and keeps them captivated for however long she graces the stage.

Ms. Russell holds a BA in Political Science from Wilfrid Laurier University, and the Chartered Director designation issued by the Directors College, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. As a life-long learner she also holds a Recognition of Proficiency in French Conversation from Seneca College, a designation as a CAE (Certified Association Executive) and is a Certified Organizational Specialist.