Category: SNF Ithaca Initiative
SNF Ithaca Student Leader Spotlight: Danielle Blachar
June 04, 2026 Written by Jackie Diehl
Where I Am From
Katonah, New York
What I Am Studying
Elementary & Multilingual Learner Education
Where I Am Going
I will be returning home to New York to teach multilingual learners.
What is your favorite memory from your time as an SNF Ithaca Student Leader so far?
My favorite memory as an SNF Ithaca Student Leader was facilitating breakout sessions and the student panel during the National Student Dialogue. I loved learning from the perspectives of students across the country and understanding how their unique universities shaped their perspectives.
What do you plan to do after you graduate?
After graduation, I am excited to continue my involvement as an SNF Ithaca Student Summer Intern. I will be returning home to New York to teach multilingual learners. I am excited to apply the skills I've gained as an SNF Ithaca Student Leader to my future in education!
What advice do you have for future students who want to grow as leaders and make a meaningful impact?
I would tell any student who wants to grow as a leader to try everything! Learning from experience has taught me the most about how to make a meaningful impact on my community.
I would tell any student who wants to grow as a leader to try everything! Learning from experience has taught me the most about how to make a meaningful impact on my community.
