Danielle, a Fulbright Scholar from Sydney, Australia, is pursuing her MS in Biological Oceanography. She completed her BS in Marine Biology at James Cook University in Townsville before moving into a graduate role at the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS). During her time at AIMS, Danielle focused on analyzing BRUVs (Baited Remote Underwater Video) data to assess fish population health within Sea Country, working with Traditional Owner groups across northern Australia. She is passionate about advocating for the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives in research as a means to address environmental challenges.

In the Décima Lab, Danielle studies the interactions between zooplankton and phytoplankton populations, exploring how nutrient availability affects these interactions and, in turn, influences the structure and functioning of marine food webs in the Californian ecosystem. Outside of her studies, Danielle leads an active lifestyle, enjoying running, diving, and recently taking up rollerblading after moving to California.