The Courage to See What Others Won’t
Five leadership lessons from a daughter, a woman, and a conference that almost didn’t happen
Speaker: Danielle Hairston Green, Ph.D., Assistant Dean/Director, UW Madison, Host of The Moth (Live in Madison), Host of Soul Currency (Podcast)
Tuesday, January 14 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
The Madison Club
What does a little girl’s imagination have to do with the courage to lead when others question your vision?
Through a deeply personal story about her father and the journey of launching Wisconsin’s Fathers In Focus Conference. Dr. Hairston Green explores what it means to recognize possibilities others overlook, challenge institutional assumptions, and lead with conviction when the path forward is anything but certain.
About our speaker: Danielle Hairston Green is a storyteller who just happens to have a really cool day job. She serves as Assistant Dean and Director for the UW–Madison Division of Extension, where she works alongside communities across Wisconsin to turn big ideas into meaningful impact. But, if you ask Danielle, the real work happens in the stories.
As host of the podcast Soul Currency, she explores what we trade every day that doesn’t show up on a balance sheet — courage, resilience, faith, failure, joy. Through honest conversations and lived experience, she leans into a simple belief: storytelling is our greatest currency. It’s how we build trust, bridge differences, and remember who we are to each other. Whether she’s behind a microphone, in a board room, or on a stage, Danielle brings heart, humor, and a deep love for the power of a well-told story.
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Registration: Retiree $38.00 | Guests $40.00
Online registration closes Wednesday, January 6 at 5:0 0pm
