90 Second Elevator Pitch Video! :D

"Hey, my name is Danielle. I am 17 years old and am from the state of Massachusetts in the United States. Some things you should know about me? Well, I am certainly a nature girl—I adore spending every opportunity I have outside-- going for walks, hiking, and participating in Cross Country running. Music is a tremendous part of my life—I play the flute, piano, and the piccolo. I also adore listening to music, especially classic and Latin rock. My family is the most important part of my life. Their influence and encouragement has helped me to develop a spirit that is filled with immense passion and vivacity. I have an unbelievably optimistic outlook on life, and I live my life in a way that can best be described in the phrase “carpe diem--” seizing the day and, as American author Henry David Thoreau would say, sucking “out all the marrow of life.” I am wildly passionate about working with people and with my community—be it my school, my religious community, my town, my state, my nation. I once read a quote by philosopher William James. It said-- “To change one's life: Start immediately. Do it flamboyantly. No exceptions.” This statement, I realized, does not simply apply to human life, but to human action. Because of this understanding, I do not simply say that I want to make a difference-- I take progressive steps to address matters that are important to me and significant in the lives of others. I truly look forward to the continuation of the DOTCOM program, getting to know everyone involved more and more as the project progresses. Until then, ciao!"