AVB is PROUD to announce that Ms. Daniela DiPierro will be joining our Ambassador Queen Lineup. Daniela is USOA’s Ms. District of Columbia 2023.  Daniela is a Foreign Service Officer serving with distinction for the past 18 years.  She is currently completing a Master of National Security Policy at the National War College in Washington, D.C.  Prior to that, she served as a Political Advisor to the Joint Staff J7 Director, where she advised the Director and senior staff on aspects of joint force development such as training events and exercises; concept and doctrine development; theater campaign and regional strategy planning; engagement with interagency organizations, multinational partners, and international organizations.  She has served in Mexico, Italy, DC, Bahrain, Afghanistan, and Canada.  Prior to joining the U.S. Department of State, Daniela worked as a fundraiser and staff assistant at both Harvard Law School and the Kennedy School of Government.  She speaks Italian and Spanish.  Daniela studied in Rome, Italy, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from John Cabot International University.  Daniela also has a Master of Science in Administrative Studies with a concentration in International Commerce from Boston University and a Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies with a concentration in Government from Harvard University.

Daniela’s passion is to empower, inspire, and uplift new leaders to achieve their personal and professional aspirations.  Daniela believes leading with integrity, respect, and humility is the best approach to leading large, diverse teams.  She champions diversity and inclusion and looks forward to continuing to serve her community and the American people.