Daria is a vegan activist and diet culture rebel specializing in digital fundraising, individual giving, special events, and grant writing. Over the last decade, Daria has spearheaded development efforts at nonprofit organizations focused on creating radical change in farm animal protection, environmental justice, immigration reform, LGBTQ rights, and universal access to education. Daria's lifelong mission is to empower individuals to lead compassionate lifestyles that benefit the greater good and align with their values. She has a B.A. in theatre production from Fordham University and certifications in personal training, stress management, and plant-based nutrition from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and Cornell University. She lives outside of Philadelphia in Voorhees, New Jersey with her rescue dog Rocky and two tuxedo cats, Wednesday Addams and Norma Jeane. Daria is thrilled to be a part of team SDC and committed to caring for lives on both ends of the leash.