— About

On the good, true,
and beautiful.

A wife and mother, writer, and CEO of the American Conservation Coalition. Danielle's work is in devotion to God, family, and country.

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A note from

Danielle.

Written from her desk
in Kentucky's horse country

There are many gifts in my life: a husband, a son, a family, a faith, and a country I love. To whom much is given, much is required, and I try to honor that by stewarding what I have and showing up for the people I belong to.

I do this work for my growing family, for a country still worth its founding promises, and for a generation behind me that deserves better than what they've been given. I do it because I believe in people, because beauty is a value, because the good life is worth fighting for, and because someone is going to shape this country, and I want it to be people who love it.

There's a lot in motion right now: building ACC, writing, raising our family, listening for truth in the noise. None of it is finished.

This site is a home for my work, and a place to reach anyone searching for the same things.

If any of this resonates — for a project, a conversation, or just to say hello — please be in touch.

— Danielle
— For the record

A short
biography.

Danielle Franz is the CEO of the American Conservation Coalition, the nation's leading voice for the next generation of conservatives on America's natural heritage, where she has served as a founding member since 2017. She has spoken on the TED stage, appears regularly on Fox News, and writes on culture, conservation, and country for outlets including National Review, The American Conservative, and the Washington Examiner. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, she lives in Lexington, Kentucky with her husband and son.

Awards & Honorifics

Forbes 30 Under 30 MavPac Future 40 Independent Women's Forum Fellow Foundation for Economic Education Forum TED Speaker Forbes 30 Under 30 MavPac Future 40 Independent Women's Forum Fellow Foundation for Economic Education Fellow TED Speaker
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First things

The work that matters most.

Danielle, her husband, and their son Calvin at home in Lexington.
Danielle, pregnant with Calvin, in grey pajamas.
Danielle and her husband, Caleb, on their wedding day.
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or a cup of coffee.

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