Daniel Vocelle  

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Daniel, a native of  Vero Beach, Florida, began his Senior year at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee in the Fall of 2009, where he is a chemical and biomolecular engineering major. In his junior year at Vanderbilt, Daniel co-authored an article entitled "The Science of Foams" which was published in the April 1, 2009 edition of the Asian Food Journal. During the summer of 2009 Daniel was awarded a chemical engineering internship in Houston, Texas with the Washington Division of the prestigious URS Corporation, one of the world's leading engineering firms.

In his free time, Daniel has been a Freshman Orientation Leader, the Vanderbilt University Mascot and is working on implementing SADD’s message in college. He has also authored and published a Beginner's Guide to Selecting and Smoking Fine Cigars.

Daniel  was the 2006-2007 SADD National Student of the Year and the FLORIDA SADD Student of the Year. As the FLORIDA SADD Student of the Year and a member of the FLORIDA SADD Student Advisory Board, Daniel helped plan many SADD campaigns, served as a youth spokesperson at functions and events throughout Florida, and worked closely with other organizations on alcohol prevention. He lobbied Members of Congress in Washington, D.C., for mandatory keg registration and a ratings system on alcoholic advertisements.

Making a difference in the lives of others has always been important to Daniel, which is why he joined SADD. A 2006 graduate of Sebastian River High School, he was a dedicated SADD student for four years and served as president of his chapter during his junior and senior years. Daniel was instrumental in staging mock DUI crashes, and his SADD chapter used footage fromtheir mock crash to create a public service announcement that aired across the state and on MTV and VH1.

As SADD National Student of the Year, Daniel represented SADD at many events. He was the National spokesperson for the UR The Spokesperson Campaign , a joint coalition between SADD, the National Ad Council and the coalition of state Attorney General's to prevent reckless driving and save lives by targeting young adults between the ages of 15 and 21. He spoke to media across the country about the importance of youth speaking up in the car when a driver is driving recklessly. He also attended the first ever Youth Assembly for Global Road Safety as one of three US delegates in Geneva, Switzerland.

Daniel  was a 2006 International Baccalaureate Diploma Recipient and graduated from Sebastian River High School with a 4.45 weighted grade point average. He was chosen to serve as a representative for Florida American Legion Boys State, a youth leadership program for high school juniors. An accomplished athlete, Daniel also lettered on the varsity wrestling and lacrosse teams.

During the summer of 2008 Daniel served as a missionary in Ghana, West Africa

  Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Beta Upsilon Chi, Brothers Under Christ, BYX (pronounced "bux") is the largest Christian social fraternity in the United States. Since its founding in 1985, BYX has spread across the country.

The fraternity exists to "establish brotherhood and unity among college men based on the common bond of Jesus Christ." The fraternity's founding Scripture is Psalm 133:1, "Behold how good and pleasant it is for brothers to dwell in unity!"

Daniel with  Nicole Nason
Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Daniel with Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, R. Nicholas Burns

Daniel in Nicaragua with the Manna Project