The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) announces Danielle Becker as the newest member of its Board of Directors.
Beginning life’s journey as high school sweethearts, Danielle Becker and her husband Jason will celebrate 25 years of marriage this coming February. In 2016, the couple relocated to Northwest Florida from Georgia with their three children, now aged 21, 19 and 17.
Prior to their move, Danielle served as CFO alongside Jason, who was CEO, in their second-generation solid waste business. That company was sold in 2009 as part of one of the largest mergers and acquisitions in the Southeast waste industry. Following the sale, the couple expanded into capital, equity, and real estate ventures. During their years in Atlanta, Jason also served as a non-denominational pastor in downtown Atlanta’s Little Five Points community.
Danielle earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and later obtained her law degree from Georgia State University. Her experience as a CFO provided her with a strong financial foundation, further complemented by her service on the Finance Committee at Community Bible Church in Stockbridge, Georgia. As a member of ECCAC’s Board of Directors, Danielle will bring her extensive background to the organization’s Finance Committee.
Now based in Northwest Florida, the Beckers produce a weekly podcast, What the Hell Do I Know, which began as a hobby and has since grown into a passion for storytelling. The podcast is available on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. In addition to their creative endeavors, the couple oversees real estate holdings in Georgia and Florida, along with equity and venture capital investments. They remain deeply committed to inspiring the next generation to achieve great things.
When asked what her focus would be serving on the Board, Danielle shared, “I’m inspired to be a part of ECCAC because I believe every child deserves the chance to thrive and be free from fear, trauma or shame. It is my goal that with good mission driven governance and committee work, we can help make a difference for the children receiving ECCAC services.”
Julie Porterfield, ECCAC CEO, added, “We are so glad to have Danielle on our Board. She has unique talents that will help us to continue to meet our objectives for the children we serve.”
ECCAC’s mission is to heal and prevent the trauma of childhood abuse and neglect by providing advocacy, child-friendly therapies, and a safe environment for kids to feel seen, heard, and understood. Though ECCAC does not house children, they provide services to children and their families at no cost in their Okaloosa and Walton County centers.
For further information about ECCAC, visit www.eccac.org. If abuse is suspected, report it by calling the anonymous Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-800-96-ABUSE.
