EMPRESS
INTEREST GROUP
Daniella Cruz
Joined: Spring 2023
Mentor: Monette
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Major: Information Systems
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Year: Spring 2026
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Birthday: January 21, 2004 -- Aquarius
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Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latina
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About me: Hiiii!! My name is Daniella, I am a first generation Information Systems major. I was born in New York (upstate) and moved to Orlando when I was 11 years old. I love the beach and anything that has to do with the ocean (even though I used to hate it when I was little). I don’t go to the beach very often but my love for it still stands. I am an ENFP (used to be INFP) even though I believe I’m more of an ambivert. I love to be with other people and just hang out with everyone. I am always out at the library or just out and about. Also, I have a 1 year old dog named Milo, the sweetest boy on earth!
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Rapid-fire favorites: 500 Days of Summer, otters, reading, the beach, Deftones, dogs, Pucca, New Girl, pisces, squishmallows, the color blue, American Psycho, and aquariums (I LOVE AQUARIUMS!!!)
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Why EMPRESS?: As an organization, EMPRESS stood out to me. I saw strong and motivating members that support and help you grow. When I was around them, I felt I was in an empowering environment that welcomed and supported me. EMPRESS felt like a family you wouldn’t want to slip through your fingers. I’m excited to grow alongside the members while embracing our individual identities.
Favorite EMPRESS memory: The weekly meetings!! They’re like breaks from stress and everything going on around me and they just make me feel so relaxed. Getting to see and talk to everyone also brightens my day!
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