Daniela Baah | At-large Trustee
Class of 2014, Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Class of 2015, Master of Education, Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership
Why I Serve
I lived in Thailand during middle and high school, but the UW remained a large presence even half a world away. My father is an alumnus and I grew up hearing his stories. I was struck by the enduring sense of community he felt as a Husky and wanted to experience that joy firsthand.
I always loved reading, writing and language. Pursuing a communications degree was always my goal, but it evolved into learning more than I ever imagined. I vividly remember the final exam for my public speaking course. We delivered a speech in the middle of Red Square, the huge outdoor plaza on the Seattle campus. It required oratory skills, projecting your voice and overcoming apprehensions about speaking in front of strangers.
That experience still informs and benefits me professionally. I often speak in front of high-level executives. Thanks to my UW education, I have the confidence and foundational knowledge to present a compelling storytelling arc.
My UW postgraduate work focused on athletics. I believe in the power of sport to change lives on and off the field. I discovered the business side of athletics from event operations to fundraising. A UW education helps shape passions in ways that create careers.
My UW experience was a life-changing experience. As a Trustee, I want to remind alumni of all the people who went out of their way to help, encourage and open doors. Remember that feeling and channel it into creating life-changing opportunities for current and future Huskies.
