Donna Cardillo

Donna Cardillo

Keynote Speaker: Nurse, Author, Healthcare Management Expert

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Donna Cardillo Biography

Donna Cardillo, RN, known as The Inspiration Nurse, is celebrated for her dynamic energy, wisdom, and humor. Her accomplished career spans over 25 years, blending clinical, managerial, and business experience, including roles in emergency and psychiatric nursing. Cardillo's background also encompasses motivational speaking, authorship, consultation, and coaching, along with a unique stint as a professional singer.

Cardillo received her nursing diploma from Holy Name Hospital School of Nursing and furthered her education with a BS in Health Care Management from St. Peter's College and an MA in Corporate and Public Communication from Monmouth University. She is recognized as a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), accolades that underscore her professional standing and expertise.

Widely known as "Dear Donna," Cardillo provides daily online career advice to nurses at Nurse.com and has authored several influential books including "Your First Year as a Nurse: Making the Transition from Total Novice to Successful Professional 2nd ed.", "The ULTIMATE Career Guide for Nurses: Practical Advice for Thriving at Every Stage of Your Career 2nd ed.", and "Falling Together: How to Find Balance, Joy, and Meaningful Change When Your Life Seems to Be Falling Apart". Her work has earned her multiple awards, including being named Business Woman of the Year in New Jersey twice, receiving the Athena Award, and being designated a Diva in Nursing by the Institute for Nursing in NJ for her outstanding achievements and excellence in practice.

Cardillo has a strong presence at various events, including conferences, corporate meetings, and industry conventions, where she delivers programs such as "The Power of Transformation," "A Nursing Renaissance™ - The Dawn of a New Era," and "Nurse Power!™ - Harnessing The Power, The Passion, and The Pride of Nursing". Her engagements often include pre-event activities like panel discussions and Q&A sessions, and she customizes her presentations to align with specific themes, industries, or audience needs.

When not traveling, Cardillo resides in Sea Girt, NJ, where she serves as a local spokesperson for family caregivers and maintains affiliations with the National Speakers Association, the American Nurses Association, and the New Jersey State Nurses Association, among others. Her contributions extend beyond professional boundaries, making her a pivotal figure in both healthcare and leadership domains.

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How much does it cost to book Donna Cardillo for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Donna Cardillo, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Donna Cardillo, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Donna Cardillo speak about?

Donna Cardillo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Publishing, Healthcare, Health, Women, Work-Life Balance and Medicine.

Where does Donna Cardillo travel from?

Donna Cardillo generally travels from Sea Girt, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Donna Cardillo?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Donna Cardillo for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Donna Cardillo for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Donna Cardillo or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Donna Cardillo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Publishing, Healthcare and Health. The estimated speaking fee range to book Donna Cardillo for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Donna Cardillo generally travels from Sea Girt, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Donna Wright, Barbara Dehn and Diane Carlson Evans. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Donna Cardillo for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Donna Cardillo Videos

Donna Cardillo | Speaking.com - YouTube
  • How do I book Donna Cardillo to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Donna Cardillo for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Donna Cardillo, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Donna Cardillo or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Donna Cardillo for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Donna Cardillo, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Donna Cardillo, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Donna Cardillo speak about?

    Donna Cardillo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Publishing, Healthcare, Health, Women, Work-Life Balance and Medicine.
  • Where does Donna Cardillo travel from?

    Donna Cardillo generally travels from Sea Girt, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Donna Cardillo?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Donna Cardillo for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Donna Cardillo for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Donna Cardillo or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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