Danielle Laub studies Clinical Nutrition at the University of California, Davis. This freshman hopes to become a registered dietician, to help children at local schools and hospitals eat healthy and improve their lives at work, school, and home. “I would also like to make brussel sprouts appeal to kids as much as a chocolate candy bar!” Danielle says. Danielle herself loves to bake, as much as she enjoys cooking foods like eggplant, her favorite vegetable. “If I am not busy studying, you will find me in the kitchen with my hair tied up, a whisk in hand, and recipe book propped up and opened to my newest challenge.”

Danielle participated in a summer internship at UC Davis before beginning her studies there, and plans to start a nutrition-related laboratory internship in January. She is a member of the Student Resident Garden committee, a service group called International Circle K, and the Cooking Club. Her mother Fides is always there to remind Danielle she is stronger than she knows. “She makes me feel proud of myself and of my dreams in life.”