Daniela Zavala embodies all the qualities of a true professional. She was a model student and instrumental in organizing dental services for students and volunteering at a New Orleans clinic for the underserved. Daniela consistently approached patient care and community outreach with enthusiasm and dedication. She consistently demonstrated professionalism and advocated for access to care. Daniela will start a Periodontics Residency at the Medical University of South Carolina, James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine in Charleston, SC.