Daniela is a licensed real estate agent in Virginia and a native of Alexandria with strong ties to the community. She is a graduate of Alexandria City High School class of ’85. A proactive self-starter Daniela truly cares about her clients. Professionalism, ability to listen, attention to detail, availability and willingness to pitch in and do whatever it takes is her mantra. Her love of animals propelled her to have her own pet care business which she had for over 23 years. Daniela lives in Chelsea with her son, Zane. Her daughter Lily just started college at Brown University this fall and her grown daughter, Jackie, currently lives in Spain and works for a Swiss biotech start-up in cancer research. She also has three beloved golden doodles, Pebbles, Frankie, and Ici. 
As a community philanthropist, Daniela supports over thirty local and regional efforts annually including PTA organizations, neighborhood events and non-profit organizations Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, Alexandria Little League, Alexandria Retired Police K9’s, Art on the Avenue, Blessings in a Backpack, Commission for Women and the Carpenter’s Shelter, Del Ray Artisans, Del Ray Music Festival, Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy, MV Big Flea, Rebuilding Together Alexandria, and The Fund for Alexandria's Child. Daniela currently serves on the board for Boys and Girls Club Dunbar.