Danial is a first year MD Pathways student. He was born in Inglewood, CA but spent most of his life in Compton, CA. He completed a Dual Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Psychology at Claremont McKenna College. During his undergraduate studies, he served as a Resident Assistant and as the president of the Chemistry Club as well as a volunteer organization called Building Leaders on Campus. While in college, Danial realized his passion for ensuring that the next generation of scholars understands the resources they have available to them. He participated in tutoring and mentoring programs throughout his time at CMC. Danial now serves as one of the two pipeline coordinators for SNMA. In this role, he works to ensure that students in the surrounding communities have the ability to apply to college, medical school, and all other graduate degree programs. His interests include health equity, bioethics, cardiology, and trauma surgery, but he is keeping an open mind to all other career options available.

In his free time, Danial loves to sing and dance. He also enjoys napping, boxing, cooking, and critiquing movies.