Charles C. Daniels

Charles C. Daniels

Keynote Speaker: Mental Health & Fatherhood Expert; CEO at Fathers' UpLift Inc.; Author of "Present: The Crisis of American Fatherhood"; Visiting Research Scientist at Yale University

Charles C. Daniels Biography

Dr. Charles C. Daniels Jr. is a licensed independent clinical social worker, therapist, scholar, and social entrepreneur specializing in mental health, fatherhood, and family support. Daniels' personal experiences growing up without a father informed his commitment to addressing the challenges faced by fathers and families impacted by trauma, substance use, and incarceration.

Before founding Fathers' UpLift, Daniels worked at the Boston Public Health Commission Men's Health and Recovery Program as a substance abuse clinician and managed a shelter for displaced youth. He was awarded the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship, where he developed a weekly support group for men seeking sobriety and first engaged with fathers separated from their children.

Daniels is the co-founder and CEO of Fathers' UpLift Inc., recognized as the first mental health and substance use treatment facility in the United States dedicated to fathers and families. The organization provides counseling and resources to help men achieve emotional stability and maintain active roles in their children's lives. Daniels has expanded the organization by evaluating outcome data, licensing an evidence-based model supporting men of color, and adapting interventions for international application.

Daniels holds a bachelor's degree from Bethune-Cookman University, a master's in divinity from Boston University School of Theology, and a master's in social work and PhD from Simmons University. His doctoral research evaluated the effectiveness of Fathers' UpLift's approach in reducing unmet basic needs, increasing parenting time, improving emotional regulation, and preventing recidivism among recently incarcerated Black fathers. He serves as a visiting research scientist at Yale University School of Public Health's Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS. Daniels has taught at Harvard University and Simmons University, is a national speaker and writer, and has appeared on CNN, ABC, Good Morning America, Healthline, and WBUR.

Daniels was selected by the Obama Foundation as a Fellow for his work as a civic innovator addressing critical social issues. He is the author of "Present: The Crisis of American Fatherhood and The Power of Showing Up," published by Penguin Random House, as well as "Therapy for Kings," "Therapy is For Us Too," and the "Therapy for Kings Workbook." Through his writing and clinical practice, Daniels explores the challenges of fatherhood, family healing, and mental health, detailing the systemic barriers and societal stigmas that impact fathers and families, and offering strategies for reestablishing familial bonds.

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Charles C. Daniels Videos

What Black Men Deserve: Discussing Trauma and Triumph
Boston Social Impact Fund recipient Fathers' Uplift featured on CNN
Fathers Uplift Helps Dads Take an Active Role in Kids Lives

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Charles C. Daniels is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Family & Parenting, Psychology, Social Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Black Heritage, TED, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Non-Fiction Authors, Mental Health and Men's Health.

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Charles C. Daniels is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Family & Parenting, Psychology and Social Sciences. The estimated speaking fee range to book Charles C. Daniels for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Charles C. Daniels generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are James Beck, Dr. 1Drea Pennington Wasio and Dixon Chibanda. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Charles C. Daniels for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 17/07/2026.

Charles C. Daniels Videos

What Black Men Deserve: Discussing Trauma and Triumph
Boston Social Impact Fund recipient Fathers' Uplift featured on CNN
Fathers Uplift Helps Dads Take an Active Role in Kids Lives
  • How do I book Charles C. Daniels to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Charles C. Daniels for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Charles C. Daniels, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Charles C. Daniels or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Charles C. Daniels for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Charles C. Daniels, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Charles C. Daniels are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Charles C. Daniels, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Charles C. Daniels speak about?

    Charles C. Daniels is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Family & Parenting, Psychology, Social Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Black Heritage, TED, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Non-Fiction Authors, Mental Health and Men's Health.
  • Where does Charles C. Daniels travel from?

    Charles C. Daniels generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Charles C. Daniels?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Charles C. Daniels for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Charles C. Daniels for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Charles C. Daniels or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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