Dyan deNapoli

Dyan deNapoli

Keynote Speaker: Penguin Expert, TED Speaker & Award-Winning Author of "The Great Penguin Rescue"

Dyan deNapoli Biography

Dyan deNapoli is a penguin expert, a TED and Nat Geo speaker, and the award-winning author of "The Great Penguin Rescue: 40,000 Penguins, A Devastating Oil Spill, and the Inspiring Story of the World’s Largest Animal Rescue." DeNapoli’s first book about penguins for children was released to rave reviews in December of 2020. Already a best-selling book, "All About Penguins: Discover Life on Land and in the Sea" has been endorsed by several renowned penguin experts.

After working as a Penguin Aquarist at Boston’s prestigious New England Aquarium for 9 years, deNapoli began traveling the world as The Penguin Lady, teaching children and adults of all ages about penguin biology, behavior, and conservation. Over the last 23 years, she has captivated hundreds of thousands of audience members with stories of her various experiences with penguins, and with her deep passion and extensive knowledge about them. She donates 20% of the proceeds from her book and from every appearance to penguin rescue, research, and conservation groups.

DeNapoli is a frequent guest on national and international radio, podcasts, and TV – and a go-to expert whenever penguins hit the news, including repeat appearances on the BBC, CNN, CBC Canada, and Sierra Club Radio. She has been the penguin expert and guest lecturer on several nature cruises to Antarctica and the Galapagos Islands, and is thrilled to be a regular guest speaker for Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic. In 2016, deNapoli was one of 76 female scientists from around the globe selected for the inaugural voyage of Homeward Bound; a 10-year leadership initiative for women in STEM carried out in Antarctica.

DeNapoli has spoken at four TEDx conferences, and wrote and narrated a video about penguin conservation for TED–Ed; the educational branch of TED. Her 2011 TEDxBoston talk about the remarkable rescue of 40,000 penguins from the Treasure oil spill is featured on the main TED website. Her TED, TEDx, and TED-Ed videos have now been viewed nearly one million times.

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Dyan deNapoli Videos

Thrive! with Heather Poduska Episode 15 - Dyan deNapoli
Who inspires you? TEDxDrewMiddleSchool
Dare to Believe in Your Dreams: Dyan DeNapoli at TEDxSpenceSchool

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What topics does Dyan deNapoli speak about?

Dyan deNapoli is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Animals & Wildlife, Inspirational, Motivational, Personal Growth, Environmental Activism, Environmental Science, Authors, Science, Educational Motivational, Environment, Earth Day, Biology and Conservation.

Where does Dyan deNapoli travel from?

Dyan deNapoli generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dyan deNapoli?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dyan deNapoli 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 Dyan deNapoli for your next private or corporate function.

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Dyan deNapoli is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Animals & Wildlife, Inspirational and Motivational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dyan deNapoli for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Dyan deNapoli generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alexandra Cousteau, Sylvia Earle and Erin Brockovich. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dyan deNapoli for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 13/07/2024.

Dyan deNapoli Videos

Thrive! with Heather Poduska Episode 15 - Dyan deNapoli
Who inspires you? TEDxDrewMiddleSchool
Dare to Believe in Your Dreams: Dyan DeNapoli at TEDxSpenceSchool
The popularity, plight and poop of penguins - Dyan deNapoli
Dyan deNapoli: The great penguin rescue

Dyan deNapoli News

  • The Great Penguin Rescue

  • Homeward Bound…To Antarctica

  • Meet the Woman Saving the World’s Threatened Penguins

  • Jackass Penguin Rescue

  • Boston Globe - To The Rescue, by Joel Brown

    When 19,000 penguins faced death, The Penguin Lady flew from Georgetown to help. Now she tells the tale. "You really wouldn’t want a penguin as a pet", Dyan deNapoli said, laughing as if to add, you have no idea. “They smell to high heaven, and they bite, and they’re not happy if they’re alone. They need to be with lots of other penguins,’’ she said. But deNapoli loves those little birds, despite bearing scars from their razor-sharp beaks. And the adventure of her life came in 2000, when she joined in delivering hands-on care to 19,000 oil-soaked African penguins. Then working at the New England Aquarium, deNapoli was one of the experts who led thousands of volunteers in a desperate rush to save the birds after an oil spill off Cape Town, South Africa, steering the species back from the brink of disaster.

  • How do I book Dyan deNapoli to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dyan deNapoli 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 Dyan deNapoli, 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 Dyan deNapoli or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dyan deNapoli for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dyan deNapoli, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dyan deNapoli are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dyan deNapoli, 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 Dyan deNapoli speak about?

    Dyan deNapoli is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Animals & Wildlife, Inspirational, Motivational, Personal Growth, Environmental Activism, Environmental Science, Authors, Science, Educational Motivational, Environment, Earth Day, Biology and Conservation.
  • Where does Dyan deNapoli travel from?

    Dyan deNapoli generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dyan deNapoli?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dyan deNapoli 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 Dyan deNapoli 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 Dyan deNapoli 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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