Daniela Valenzuela Neto, a passionate advocate for social justice and youth empowerment, is profoundly influenced by her Peruvian and Brazilian heritage. Raised by parents who overcame significant adversities—her father seeking a better life away from economic challenges in Brazil and her mother finding safety from violence in Peru—Daniela learned the importance of family and community from an early age.
Currently a third-year Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management student at Carleton University, Daniela tackles global issues like poverty and socio-economic disparities. Her advocacy includes raising awareness for youth homelessness with the 360 Experience, supporting climate finance legislation through an internship with Senator Rosa Galvez, and working as a student policy analyst at Indigenous Services Canada. As a Communications Advisor at Young Diplomats of Canada and co-chair of Carleton’s BPAPM case competition, she empowers youth and promotes inclusive policy-making to drive meaningful change.
Congratulations, Daniela! We are so proud of you!