Daniel Driscoll is energized by public intellectualism and outward-facing scholarship. Born into a large family in Youngstown, Ohio, Dan attended Columbia University as a QuestBridge Scholar. Studying Philosophy and History, Dan has worked as a research assistant while pursuing projects outside of the classroom that allow him to interact with the community. As an intern with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, he researched exhibits (Medieval art is his specialty) and provided tours. He produced segments on a wide variety of topics for WNYC, the local NPR station. He is a member of the Columbia Debate Society and in 2017 qualified (with his partner) for the final round of the novice national championship. During his first year at Columbia, Dan joined the Housing Equity Project, which staffs homeless shelters in NYC. Under his leadership, the organization established a street outreach program and incorporated a food recovery network. These experiences have solidified his commitment to return to his Ohio community. He will study Early Modern History at Trinity College Dublin.