Guide Dogs for the Blind
Danielle Costales Walker is an accomplished digital marketing professional with extensive experience in various roles within nonprofit organizations and event management. Currently serving as the Digital Marketing Programs Manager at Guide Dogs for the Blind since March 2020, Danielle previously held the position of Manager of Marketing and Communications at Canal Alliance, where the organization supports immigrants facing resource challenges. Prior to that, Danielle was the Owner and Lead Event Designer at Kai Squared Events, creating tailored, innovative events for clients. Additional experience includes serving as Community Outreach Coordinator for Petaluma City Schools, Major Events Coordinator at CVNL Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership, and Regional Outreach Coordinator for the American Liver Foundation. Danielle holds a degree in Communications with a focus on Public Relations, Community Relations, and Human Resource Management from California State University-Sacramento and attended American River College.
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Established in 1942, GDB is the largest Guide Dog school in North America and continues its dedication to quality student training services and extensive follow-up support for graduates. Our programs are made possible through the teamwork of staff, volunteers and generous donors. GDB receives no government funds. Services are provided to students from the United States and Canada at no cost to them. GDB is headquartered in San Rafael, California, with a second campus in Boring, Oregon. More than 12,500 teams have graduated from our program, and there are approximately 2,200 active teams in the field currently. VISION STATEMENT: Guide Dogs for the Blind envisions a world with greater inclusion, opportunity and independence by optimizing the unique capabilities of people and dogs. MISSION STATEMENT: Guide Dogs for the Blind empowers lives through exceptional partnerships between people, dogs and communities.