Daniel Pezzola is a recent graduate of The Catholic University of America (CUA), where he earned a bachelor's degree in politics with a concentration in US government. He previously attended SUNY's Rockland Community College and earned 32 credits toward his degree. Since graduating, Daniel Pezzola has been working as a delivery driver for Washingtonville Pharmacy in New York while he awaits the start of a one-year service placement with FrancisCorps in Syracuse.

A former service corps and mission trip leader, Daniel Pezzola orchestrated Homeless Food Runs in Washington, D.C., while studying at CUA. In this role, he led teams of over 20 students to McPherson Square to serve hot meals and communicate to individuals in need. He has also participated in mission trips to Belize and Jamaica.

While working toward his bachelor's degree, Mr. Pezzola worked a variety of part-time jobs, including retail positions at Macy's, Columbia Sportswear, and Vineyard Vines. Additionally, he served as a maintenance worker for a summer with Holiday Inn Express & Suites, where he performed quarterly room checks and assisted with renovation projects.