18 Jun Daniel Hernandez
Speaker: Daniel Hernandez
Intern for the office of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Topics:
- Communications training
- Youth Activism
- Civic Engagement
- Latino Issues
- LGBT Issues
- Youth Issues
- Leadership
- Anti-Bullying
- Public Service
Daniel Hernandez Jr. is a former congressional intern whose quick thinking and courage saved the life of U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords during the 2011 Tucson shooting, one of the most tragic mass shootings in American history. His actions that day made him a national symbol of everyday heroism and civic courage.
The Intern Who Saved a Congresswoman’s Life
On January 8, 2011, Hernandez was just five days into his internship with Congresswoman Giffords when a gunman opened fire at a constituent event in Tucson, shooting Giffords and 18 others. Drawing on his medical training, Hernandez rushed to Giffords’s side, applied pressure to her head wound, held her upright to keep her from choking on her own blood, and stayed with her until paramedics arrived. Medical professionals credit his immediate response with saving her life. President Obama honored him at the national memorial service, calling him a hero.
Inspiring the Next Generation to Serve
Hernandez went on to become the youngest elected school board member in Southern Arizona and has dedicated himself to public service and civic engagement. His story demonstrates that you do not have to be famous or powerful to make an extraordinary difference. His keynotes deliver deeply moving presentations on everyday heroism and being prepared to act, the importance of civic engagement and public service, courage in moments of crisis, and inspiring young people to step up and serve their communities.
What does Daniel Hernandez speak about?
Daniel Hernandez speaks on civic engagement, public service, and the idea that ordinary young people can do extraordinary things in a moment of crisis, drawing on his actions saving Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ life during the 2011 Tucson shooting. His keynotes inspire audiences to step up and get involved.
What is Daniel Hernandez’s background?
Hernandez was a congressional intern who took immediate action to save Representative Gabrielle Giffords’ life during the 2011 Tucson shooting.
Who books Daniel Hernandez to speak?
Meeting planners book Daniel Hernandez for education conferences, civic engagement events, and corporate audiences focused on leadership and public service.
Media training and consulting
Communications training
Youth Activism
Civic Engagement
Latino Issues
LGBT Issues
Youth Issues
Leadership
Anti-Bullying
Public Service
