Daniela Pedraja is pursuing a master's degree in economic data analytics at The University of Texas at Arlington. She earned a bachelor’s degree from UT Arlington in 2024, majoring in economics with a minor in business administration and a certificate in managing diversity in organizations. During her time as an undergraduate student, she served as president of the Student Government and as speaker of the Senate. Pedraja also demonstrated her leadership abilities throughout her graduate program, serving as chair of the UT System Student Advisory Council. She has experience working on economic projects, particularly during her tenure as a graduate research assistant at the Institute of Urban Studies at UT Arlington. As a Graduate Archer Fellow, she aims to gain a deeper understanding of policy, applying that knowledge to address economic disparities, encourage fiscal redistribution, and reduce income inequalities in her future career.