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Jenny Allen

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Writer and performer Jenny Allen has been delighting audiences and readers for many years.

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Writer and performer Jenny Allen has been delighting audiences and readers for many years. “I Got Sick Then I Got Better,” her solo show about being diagnosed and successfully treated for ovarian cancer, opened in New York to rave reviews (Ben Brantley, of the Times, called it “embracable…full of pithy, quotable observations”). Jenny’s show, directed by Tony-winning director James Lapine, has been described as “a comic riff on one woman’s adventures after falling down the medical rabbit hole, combining biting humor with searing emotion in a witty monologue that limns the personal and family collateral damage a life-threatening illness brings.”

Jenny has performed “I Got Sick Then I Got Better” in theaters (including New York Theatre Workshop, the Geva, Berkshire Shakespeare Festival, the Long Wharf, and Barrington Stage) and at major health conferences, fundraisers, hospitals, and women’s groups across the country and in Canada. “I Got Sick Then I Got Better” is a recipient of Gilda’s Club’s “It’s Always Something” award. Jenny been a national spokeswoman for the CDC’s popular “Inside Knowledge” cancer awareness campaign, featured in its TV and print campaigns, and has served on the national board of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance (now the Ovarian Cancer National Research Foundation).

Andy Borowitz has called Jenny “one of the funniest writers in America.” Her bestselling collection of humor pieces and personal essays, “Would Everybody Please Stop?”, was a finalist for the Thurber Prize. She is a regular contributor to the New Yorker, and her articles and essays have appeared for years in the New York Times, Vogue, Esquire, the Wall Street Journal, Good Housekeeping, Next Avenue, More, and many other publications and anthologies, including The Fifty Funniest American Writers (The Library of America, edited by Andy Borowitz).

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I Got Sick Then I Got Better

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Just Don’t Let the Roof Fall on My Head: How One Woman Survived Cancer, Divorce, Middle Age & Other Indignities

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Negative Thoughts Are More Spiritual Than You Think | Jennie Allen
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The American Psychological Association was thrilled to have Dr. Antonia Novello as our speaker for the 2024 APA Convention. Dr. Novello was fantastic, and her presentation was a tremendous success. Thank you, Peter, for all your hard work in making this event such a resounding success.

American Psychological Association

For our annual Native American Heritage Month celebration, PDA Group arranged for John Echohawk to join us for a virtual moderated discussion. The program was thoughtful, engaging, and highly impactful for our audience of lawyers and professional staff. We are grateful for their partnership and look forward to working with them again.

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

We have partnered with PDA Group on multiple successful events, including our charity luncheon with Lisa Edelstein and our Women’s Philanthropy Kickoff Event featuring Allegra Goodman. Their professionalism, expertise, and commitment to excellence make them an outstanding partner. Thank you for your exceptional work and continued support.

UJA-Federation

We have received so much fantastic feedback following our virtual event. It was an absolute success, and Sylvia Fowles was excellent. Thank you again to Sylvia and the entire team for your partnership!”

U.S. Bank

Kurt Warner was spectacular—he completely wowed the audience and solidified major leadership points. He was an amazing partner, and we will be talking about this experience for years to come. We will definitely leverage the PDA team for all of our speaking needs!”

Sysco Corporation

The events over the past two years went very well — everyone had a great time with Dr. Mark Esper in 2025, and Sam Hinkie led a very engaging Q&A with our Principal, Jean Reynolds, in 2024. Thank you for working with us these last two years; your support has been instrumental to the success of our programs!

Investcorp Strategic Capital Group

It was an absolute privilege to have Dr. Sanjay Gupta as our keynote speaker for the 2026 GME Leadership Conference. He delivered an outstanding address that resonated deeply and left a lasting impression on everyone in the room. The entire planning process was seamless and collaborative. It was a pleasure working together, brainstorming suggestions, and ultimately selecting the perfect fit for our event. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

HCA Healthcare

We had a fantastic day with Inge! She was very engaging with all those that attended. Her personal stories about the holocaust were very special and we were moved that she was willing to share them with everyone. Thank you again, PDA for all your hard work and dedication to make this program such a success!

Salt Lake Community College

It was a great pleasure to work with PDA Group! The communication was always prompt, friendly and helpful. We loved the speakers and events we booked through Mr. Peter Walker (PDA Group).

Western Michigan University

On behalf of myself and my organization Entertainment Unlimited the Campus Programming Board of Ferris State University, we thank you PDA and Dan for a successful event!! Dan was magnificent! Students really enjoyed the presentation. I know I did. Can’t wait to bring in more programs with PDA Group.

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