Daniel M. Balandran is a senior at The University of Texas at El Paso, majoring in criminal justice with a minor in intelligence and national security studies. In 2023, he earned an associate degree in multidisciplinary studies from El Paso Community College. On campus, he completed the FBI Collegiate Academy at UTEP and was a member of the Criminal Justice and Security Studies Student Organization. Balandran is actively engaged in coursework focused on criminal law, transnational threats, and cybersecurity. Off campus, he volunteered in community service efforts throughout the El Paso area. After graduation, he plans to pursue a career with the federal government in national security, focusing on transnational threats and intelligence analysis.