Meet the Speaker: Danielle Green ’99

Danielle Green ’99 has shared stages with Generals, Athletes and Presidents. Growing up in Chicago, she dreamed of attending Notre Dame and serving her country. She played basketball for the fighting Irish on a full scholarship, and later, a soldier in the US Army. In 2004, in Iraq, she was hit by a rocket and praying to survive. A Purple Heart recipient, an ESPY Award winner and mother, she now travels the country as a spokesperson for Wounded Warrior Project after being a counselor at the VA. Danielle lives in Indiana with her son Daniel and partner Robert.