Danielle mentioned that she will continue to research fair housing and culturally aware design practices in architecture while still incorporating her art into it.

Laura McGuire, a UH Manoa School of Architecture assistant professor said that Dannielle’s graduation is a historical moment for the industry and she hopes it encourages other Black students to pursue the career as well.

“Historically, architecture has been a predominantly white and male profession and it remains so. But with graduates like Danielle that will hopefully change. It is vital that architects represent all walks of life and cultural experiences and Danielle’s achievement is a significant step in that direction,” McGuire said.

Asides from being an architect, Danielle is also a yoga instructor. She has been doing yoga since she was a child and continued as an adult. She was first certified in Milan, Italy where she taught until she moved back to the United States and continued her yoga practice in Hawaii.

Danielle also loves spending her free time outside, whether it be surfing, hiking, snorkeling, or skating. She considers nature as her best friend.

Danielle says that she is grateful for the support of her loved ones, teachers, family, friends, and peers that helped her push through the university. She also said she is looking forward to the future of the UH  MãnoaSchool of Architecture as it becomes more and more diverse, inclusive, and equitable.

Danielle mentioned that she will continue to research fair housing and culturally aware design practices in architecture while still incorporating her art into it.

Laura McGuire, a UH Manoa School of Architecture assistant professor said that Dannielle’s graduation is a historical moment for the industry and she hopes it encourages other Black students to pursue the career as well.

“Historically, architecture has been a predominantly white and male profession and it remains so. But with graduates like Danielle that will hopefully change. It is vital that architects represent all walks of life and cultural experiences and Danielle’s achievement is a significant step in that direction,” McGuire said.

Asides from being an architect, Danielle is also a yoga instructor. She has been doing yoga since she was a child and continued as an adult. She was first certified in Milan, Italy where she taught until she moved back to the United States and continued her yoga practice in Hawaii.

Danielle also loves spending her free time outside, whether it be surfing, hiking, snorkeling, or skating. She considers nature as her best friend.

Danielle says that she is grateful for the support of her loved ones, teachers, family, friends, and peers that helped her push through the university. She also said she is looking forward to the future of the UH  MãnoaSchool of Architecture as it becomes more and more diverse, inclusive, and equitable.