About PeasantQueen.com

Danielle Oakes is a student of Library Science at Dominican University focusing on archiving and web design. She split her undergrad between North Park University and Northern Illinois University graduating in 2003 with University and Departmental Honors in Media Communications from NIU. Danielle's previous professions have included web design, event administration, retail management, reception, and health informatics. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language. She is proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, and computer automated design programs. Danielle has published comic book art, museum quilts, and poetry.

The name PeasantQueen comes from the idea that you do not have to be born rich to be great or have great ideas. Growing up in a lower class income family, Danielle struggled to work multiple jobs with her family to pay tuition, buy groceries, and keep the power on. Through these struggles, she and her family learned many lessons about kindness, generosity, and the merits of determination. The implication of PeasantQueen is that Danielle has risen above her born status to become a great leader. Danielle now devotes a portion of her time to charity and volunteering.

Founded in 1999, the PeasantQueen brand began on AOL Instant Messenger and continued through Danielle's college experience on her blog. Throughout the years, the brand has grown to include film productions, a Paypal link, an etsy store, and much more. As technology grows, PeasantQueen continues to advance into more media. If there's somewhere you think PeasantQueen should be, send an email!