Donna Cardillo

Donna Cardillo

Keynote Speaker: Registered Nurse, Professional Singer & Motivational Speaker - Known as "The Guru" of Career Development for Nurses

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Donna Cardillo Biography

Donna Cardillo, RN has been referred to as the ‘guru’ of career development for nurses. Donna is a professional keynote speaker, author, consultant, and coach. Her accomplished career combines over 20 years of clinical, managerial and business experience, not to mention her stint as a professional singer. Donna’s clinical experience includes emergency and psychiatric nursing.

Donna received a diploma in nursing from Holy Name Hospital School of Nursing and holds a BS in Health Care Management from St. Peter’s College and an MA in Corporate and Public Communication from Monmouth University.

Known as “Dear Donna”, she gives daily online career advice to nurses at nurse.com and writes a monthly column for Nursing Spectrum and NurseWeek magazines, both part of the Gannett Healthcare Group. The two magazines combined, represent the largest circulation of any nursing magazine in the country. Donna was formerly known as the “Healthcare Careers Expert” at monster.com.

The New Jersey Association of Woman Business Owners once acclaimed Donna as “Business Woman of the Year.” She has also received the coveted Athena Award, a national leadership award for women. Donna was recently named Woman Business Owner of the Year by the Central Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). Donna has been designated a Diva in Nursing by the Institute for Nursing in NJ for outstanding achievements and excellence in practice.

Donna has gained national recognition for her Career Alternatives for Nurses® seminar, and multimedia products. She appears regularly on television and radio, is frequently quoted in newspapers and magazines and has published numerous articles. Donna has appeared on the Today Show on NBC and has been the featured healthcare career coach in the Los Angeles Times on several occasions.

Donna is author of the book, Your First Year as a Nurse – Making the Transition from Total Novice to Successful Professional from Three River Press, a division of Random House. She is currently working on her second book The ULTIMATE Career Guide for Nurses.

Donna is a volunteer lecturer and facilitator for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. When she is at her home base in Sea Girt, NJ, she serves as a local spokesperson for family caregivers.

Affiliations

•  National Speakers Association

•  American Nurses Association

•  New Jersey State Nurses Association

•  New Jersey League for Nursing

•  National Association of Women Business Owners and its International affiliates

•  Sigma Theta Tau International

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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.

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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 21/08/2024.

Donna Cardillo Videos

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  • 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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