Daniel C.

Army - Active Duty

MIT Sloan School of Management - MBA

Daniel, a former Special Operations aviator with over a decade of service in the U.S. Army, completed four deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, Djibouti, and the Levant. As an MH-47G Air Mission Commander, he led elite teams in high-stakes operations, honing leadership, adaptability, and strategic problem-solving under pressure. These experiences shaped his commitment to service and his desire to translate military leadership into civilian impact.

He is pursuing an MBA at MIT Sloan to bridge his operational experience with the business world. His immediate goal is to enter management consulting, leveraging his problem-solving and team leadership skills. Long-term, Daniel aims to advance urban air mobility through eVTOL technology, addressing urban congestion and equitable transportation access. This scholarship would support his transition while connecting him to a community committed to service, leadership, and lasting impact.