Daniel graduated from Osbourn Park High School as valedictorian in 2017. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Philosophy with a minor in Urban Studies from Princeton University in 2021, winning the Class of 1869 Prize for top thesis in moral and social philosophy.

Daniel has worked in economic, community, and workforce development, partnering with people from all walks of life to help them find pathways to prosperity and success. A believer that everyone has unique and valuable experiences, he combines the rigor of his philosophical writing training with a creative eye for storytelling to ensure that students' stories shine bright in their applications.