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"Your training was among the best presentations our students had experienced in their academic careers."
                         Ann Kokkeler
, University of Oregon, Substance Abuse Program


Todd is a dynamic teacher, he transform lives -- a brilliantly nuanced and accessible approach. 
                 Guy Senese, Ph.D., Professor, Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University. 


Todd Denny has invented novel ways to reach and teach Black, Native-American and Mexican-American students. 
                Stafford Hood, Ph.D., Professor and Associate Dean for Research,                         
                College of Education, Arizona State University


"An inspirational week-long training that empowered youth in self discovery, healing and creating wellness messages for social media." 
                     Rob Mckenna, former Washington State Attorney General


"Huge success in engaging & teaching middle school student's self empowerment skills and careers in STEM earth sciences."  (National Geographic Society Grant)
                     Nalini Nadkarni, Science faculty, The Evergreen State College.
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"A great balance in terms of research based information, participatory exercises and a conversational style that allows for values clarification of your audience."
                  Golie Jansen Ph.D.,Professor, School of Social Work,  
                 Eastern Washington University
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​ "Your presentation skills create a thought provoking workshop environment."
                          
William Riley, Former Dean of Students & Associate Vice Chancellor
                          University of Illinois

                                                                                

​"The response from students, faculty and staff regarding your workshops was overwhelmingly positive." 
                             
 Charles Prickett, Former Director, District Compliance Office
                               Santa Rosa Junior College


"Your continued dedication to the health promotion is an inspiration."
                        Christine Gregoire, Former Washington State Governor


"Todd has a rare gift for enabling students to examine the difficult and 
critical issues of assault and abuse.
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                  Lisa Brown
                  Former Washington State Senator, Spokane, WA.




Your presentation "Engaging Men in Prevention Education" received 
outstanding evaluations at our international conference.

                   Alan McEvoy, Ph.D. Wittenberg University Director
                   International Conference on Campus Sexual Assault



"Todd is one of the pioneers in health promotion and violence prevention!"
               Tom Nogler Past President 
               Washington State Child Abuse Prevention Association



"Your evaluations were excellent... the kind of  program we hope 
our students get a chance to see."
                David Hellstrom, Director of Education
               Bacchus and Gamma Peer Education Network
      (Largest Student Health Conference in the World)



"Todd's Music Mentor program changed the lives of the youth involved."
                     Barbara James, Prevention Director, Swinomish Indian Tribe


"Shined the light on our youths talents."
                    Henry Cagey, Chairman, Lummi nation Tribe



"A powerful program that strengthened our nation."
                      Dr Sharon Stanphill, Director Cow Creek Tribe Health program
                      Roseburg, Oregon


"Students and parents gave the music mentor program rave reviews".
                         David Burnett, Chairman, Chehalis Tribe



"I am impressed by both his program and his ability to reach even the toughest students."
                      Linda Anstine, Violence Prevention Program Coordinator
                     Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA



"Highlight of our youth programming for the year."
                       Bill Kallapa, Nisqually Indian Tribe youth Program


"It was an honor working with Mr Denny and music mentor youth."
                       Erik Kakuska, Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (48 tribes)


"Todd's program is timely and appropriate."
                    Fred Schrumpf, Director of Student Services
                    Spokane Public Schools, Spokane, WA



"I was impressed with Todd's energy, resilience,  and teaching methodology. 
Our experience with Todd was a very positive one."

              Matthew Grant, Principal
              Olympia High School, Olympia,  WA



"Probably the quality that stands out the most about Todd 
is his commitment to end violence in the lives of women and children."

                Patricia Morey, Director of Women's Programs
               University of Illinois



 "Todd has done outstanding work in speaking engagements at local schools 
addressing issues of sexual and domestic violence."

            Tyra Lindquist, Former Administrative Coordinator
            Safeplace Rape Relief/Women's Shelter, Olympia, WA.




"Your presentation during our  Life Skills Training Course was engaging and thought-provoking."
             Dana Mcnutt, Employment Counselor
             Community Youth Services, Olympia, WA.



"The response to your Music Violence Prevention music performance was overwhelming."
            June Wiley, Domestic Violence Workers 
            Spring Conference Coordinator, Seattle, WA



"Todd has the commitment, sensitivity, energy and  talent to work with K-12 students."
            Marilyn Best, Community Educator
            A Woman's Place Rape Crisis Services

                Urbana, Illinois

 "Your keynote and interactive workshops were highlights of our 3-day personal growth training.
                                 D.J. Selph
                          Resolution Tax Services


 ​"Todd's interactive workshops were greatly received and helped us increase participation."
                        Verde Valley Health Fair, Sedona AZ. ​






                                       Select Published Articles


  • “Teen-Produced Music Video Targets Gambling”. International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems, Winter 2009 Volume 9, Issue 4.

  • “Game Over” Music Makes the Difference In a National Award-Winning Youth Problem Gambling Media Campaign.” National Council on Problem Gambling, summer 2009 newsletter.

  • It's a Rap! Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling & Gear Up Teens Receive National Award.” Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling, Summer 2009 newsletter.

  • “New Directions Tribal Youth Music Academy.” Indian Country Today, August, 2009. 

Todd Denny M.S.W.

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