Mary Daniel

Founder and CEO

Daniel Advocacy Group

Country or state

United States (Florida)

Available to

Global

City

Jacksonville

Fee

Languages

English

Volunteer

Yes

Personal Details

Bio

Mary S. Daniel is a Board-Certified Patient Advocate with more than 30 years of medical practice management experience.

Mary’s husband, Steve was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2013 at the age of 59. He has been a resident at Rosecastle at Deerwood Memory Care Center in Jacksonville since July 2019.

In July 2020, Mary gained national attention after taking a job as a dishwasher at Rosecastle so that she could spend time with Steve after being separated for 114 days during the lockdown due to COVID-19.

Hear how her grassroots effort to get the governor's attention help changed Florida regulations and motivated others in every state to boldly advocate for their loved ones.

Current position (3)

Founder and CEO

Daniel Advocacy Group

Founder

Caregivers for Compromise - because isolation kills too!

Founder

Claimmedic, Inc.

Achievements (2)

Board Certified Patient Advocate

FL Task Force on Re-Opening of Long Term Care Member

Appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to the Florida Task Force on the Safe and Limited Re-Opening of Long-Term Care Facilities

Degrees (2)

Bachelor of Arts

University of North Florida

1984

Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling

Nova Southeastern University

1996 to 1998

Presentations

Presentations (2)

How to Boldly Advocate for your Loved One: A Dishwasher's Story

Being a caregiver is never easy, but the COVID-19 pandemic has presented caregiving challenges that have never been seen before. When Mary Daniel’s husband was locked down in his memory care center in March 2020 she knew she had to find a way to get through their closed front door. Her story of perseverance and dedication to become a dishwasher in his facility will empower you to overcome obstacles and boldly advocate for your loved one too.

Your Voice Matters - How to Speak Up and be Heard

Mary Daniel will share her story of speaking up for her husband Steve who was isolated in a memory care center during the Covid lockdowns. After she took a job as a dishwasher to get to him her voice was heard across the country and she will share the steps you can take to speak up and be heard too.

Past talks (2)

Advocating for Others: Speaking Up for the Ones you Love

Speak Up Women Conference

Virtual

April 30, 2022

How to Boldly Advocate for your Loved One: A Dishwasher's Story

National Caregiver Conference

Philadelphia, PA

October 16, 2022

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Florida Council on Aging Presentation

Mary Daniel - Caregiver.Advocate.Speaker

NPR Story on Florida Bill 4/3/22

Books & Articles (1)

How To Boldly Speak Up When You’re Advocating For Others

Clients

AvMed

Speak Up Women Conference

National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care

Nona Scientific

New Face of Aging

Pioneer Network

Florida Council on Aging

Awards & certifications (6)

Paul Harris Fellow

Rotary International

2020

Hometown Hero Certificate of Commendation

Jacksonville City Council

2021

Positively Jax Award

WJXT Television Station

2021

Eve Award Finalist

Florida Times-Union

2021

Woman of Influence

Jacksonville Business Journal

2022

Influencer in Aging

Next Avenue

2021

Reviews

Testimonials (1)

Our team was fortunate enough to have Mary as our keynote speaker for our Florida sales meeting. As a company calling on long-term care facilities, Mary’s story impacted everyone in the room. There were tears, laughs, motivation and more. I would highly recommend having Mary present to your organization or for any special events. She truly is one of a kind and I’m proud to call her a friend.
Mac McKellar
President
Nona Scientific Laboratory
Florida Sales Meeting

Why choose me?

I stimulate, motivate and encourage others to speak up and advocate for what they love.

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