Gabriella daPonte

I am a freshman Nursing Major in the Honors Program at the University of Delaware where I am also a member of the Delaware Innovation Fellows program. These structures provide a unique opportunity for me to gain the skills necessary to excel as a nurse as well as develop an innovative mindset which will enable me to constantly improve myself and my surroundings. Right now I am working towards my RN, BSN, however my end goal is to specialize as a family nurse practitioner and work overseas opening churches and health clinics. Before venturing out on my own, however, I plan to gain experience by working in a hospital setting and by working with previously established Christian missions organizations which specialize in church planting and healthcare. In addition to my schoolwork, I am currently involved in Baptist Student Ministries at the University of Delaware, I am executive secretary of UDs chapter of Operation Smile, and I hold a leadership position in my residence hall. I am also a member of the Student Nurses Organization at UD and am heavily involved in my local church, Parkview Assembly of God. These groups and establishments continue to be a blessing as they provide opportunities for personal growth as well as those to make a positive impact in the lives of others in my community and internationally. gdaponte@udel.edu