Daniela joined the GreenLight Fund in June 2019 as Boston’s Program Associate. Originally from Long Island, New York, Daniela moved to Boston for college and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Boston College in 2015. After working in human resources at a law firm in New York City for two years, Daniela came back to Boston to pursue a master’s degree in social work at Boston College. Daniela studied macro social work with a concentration in children, youth, and families, and graduated a month before joining the GreenLight team. During her time in graduate school, Daniela interned at Judge Baker Children’s Center, the Children’s Trust, and the Boston College Center for Work and Family, working on policy, programs, and research.
The belief that all people deserve the opportunity for success, regardless of one’s socioeconomic status, race, or zip code.