Danielle Renata (1999) was born in Wellington, Aotearoa. Her father is Maaori, and her mother is Indian.
After attending Catholic primary and secondary school, Dani sought to explore her identity and culture as it was not readily available in the urban world where she was raised. She discovered a passion for creating connections between her love for her people and for her God.
Danielle finds the majority of her inspiration in Te Ao Wairua, a space where faith and belief are valued and encouraged. Her passion lies in the restoration and reclamation of her culture, striving to create a safe space for healing with and for her people.