About Me
I'm Danielle Yablonka, a 22-year-old originally from Miami, Florida. My journey into Israel advocacy began during my time interning for StandWithUs in high school, and it has blossomed into my true passion. After completing my studies at Florida Atlantic University, where I earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies with a minor in Jewish Studies, I've found my place as a Marketing and Media Consultant within the Israel nonprofit sector, all while pursuing a career as a fashion model.
During my high school years at Design and Architecture Senior High School in Miami, I immersed myself in both Fine Arts and Fashion Design. It was there that I discovered the powerful fusion of my artistic inclinations with my work online and on the runway. This creative outlet became a canvas for expressing my deep connection to Judaism. Through various social media platforms, I'm dedicated to spreading knowledge and fostering understanding among a diverse audience of all backgrounds and ages.
I've harnessed my role as an influencer to not only share insights from my life as a fashion model, but also to educate and inspire others to find their voices and advocate for peace. My journey is a testament to the power of combining passions and using platforms to create positive change.
Publications
2019-Present
VoyageMIA Magazine:
Conversations with Danielle Yablonka
[March 2023]
"I specialize in sharing personal stories to inspire others through various mediums such as art, social media, speaking engagements, professional, and volunteer opportunities. My mission is to use my platform and voice to make a positive impact and influence people in a relatable way. At Miami Soho Beach House, I proudly serve as the youngest committee member and a creative voice for the Jewish community."
The Times of Israel:
The artistry, ancestry, and activism of Danielle Yablonka, by Jamie Evan Bichelman [Dec. 2022]
"Then, once more, the powerfully-passionate activist roars with uniform confidence and eloquence, pausing every few words as she reveals the pain, pride, power, and philosophy deep within her, the spirit of her ancestors reaching through her and grabbing my undivided attention.
“If someone dared to come up to me and tried to tell me that being a Jew is not okay,” she pauses once more, preparing the next half of her statement as her ancestors’ palpable spirit booms from within her, 'something I dreamed of doing in self-empowerment is to wear my star in a place that my grandparents could never wear it in Europe, and when I went to Poland on the March of the Living in 2019, I did just that.'"
Sun Sentinel:
My Family's Immigration Story Comes Full Circle, by Danielle Yablonka [2022]
"The whole immigration story comes full circle. Both sides of my family had to run to survive because of their Jewish identities, and I am a product of their perseverance. Six million Jewish people were killed in the Holocaust, six million that feared they would be forgotten. The people who perished wanted to be remembered, so I will remember them. I am a product of my family’s survival in the face of repeated oppression. I am the generation that will remember them. I will carry on their testimonies. I am proud of who I am and where I came from. I am the light that will never burn out."
"This week we are proud to feature Danielle Yablonka, an alumna from the Miami Leo Martin March of the Living. Inspired by her experience on the March of the Living, Danielle, an artist, went on to create pieces inspired by her journey to Poland and Israel as well as create new initiatives on campus for Israel engagement."
Speaking Engagements
Danielle Yablonka has spoken to thousands of students across the state of Florida and around the US. Danielle energetically shares her personal experiences and encourages students to take pride in their individuality so they can find a voice and become leaders in their own way (i.e. art, music, speaking, media).
As a 22 year old speaker, Danielle reaches young adults with her relatable stories and uses interactive elements, such as questions and group activities, to encourage participation and engagement from the audience.
May 2023
Panelist • Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz Antisemitism Summit
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Shultz hosted an antisemitism summit to discuss the rise in hatred and solutions to stop it. This included a panel of young professionals and a discussion with Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt — President Biden's Special Envoy to combat antisemitism.
March 2023
Speaker • Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Dinner
A speech that reflected my story of standing up to Antisemitism and advocating for Israel on college campuses.
February 2023
Panelist • IamHillel Dinner
A panel discussion reflecting on FAU Owls in Israel (Fact-Finders) trip over the summer with non-Jewish student leaders, sharing personal experiences from the Jewish perspective.
February 2023
CAJE Event, The Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Workshop for 11th and 12th grade high school students in Miami about preparing for college, combatting Antisemitism and anti-Zionism, and how to be a campus leader in the Jewish and Israel world.
February 2023
Yacholet IKANN heART Healing Event
Supporting women at the Yacholet Trauma Center: A self-portrait painting workshop with Danielle Yablonka to teach women and girls at the Trauma Center to find pride in womanhood and encourage pride in identity.
January 2023
Interview with Noa Tishby • Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach
Live interview and Q+A with Noa Tishby facilitated by Danielle Yablonka.
January 2023
Panel discussion with over 100 FIU university students about the dangers of Antisemitism and the importance of speaking out against hate for International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
January 2023
Denise Tamir, Board of Directors, Carly Orshan, Director at Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education, Danielle Yablonka, Student at CAJE, and Fara Sax, Host of The Community Voice, discuss antisemitism and the importance of credible sources in dispelling myths and prejudices.