Danielle Carpenter, a sophomore at the University at Albany, is majoring in public policy and management and minoring in law philosophy and history. She is a proud member of the summer 2024 orientation team and the University at Albany Honors College. Her involvement in the National Congress of Black Women (NCBW) as the junior board community service chair is a testament to her passion for public service. She previously received the Dean’s List of Distinguished Students and the Dr. Seth Spellman Jr. Academic Achievement Award. After completing her degree, she intends to further her passion for public service through law school.