Daniele Selby
About Daniele Selby
Daniele is a Writer and Partnerships Lead at Global Citizen. A passionate human rights advocate, she believes that big change starts with small actions. Daniele studied music and psychology at Vassar before earning her Masters of International Affairs at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. She brings with her an unhealthy love of chili and chocolate, and a small, fluffy dog from the Little Red Dot (Singapore) to the Big Apple.
Stories
PartnerFinance & InnovationVerizon Is Helping Students Bridge the Digital Divide
Millions of students in the US lack access to high-speed internet and advanced technology. Read more
PartnerHealthWhy We Still Don’t Have Effective Tools to Fight the Flu
The flu is not always seen as a high-risk infection, but it can be serious and fatal. Read more
PartnerGirls & WomenThis Organization Is Shattering the Stereotype of What a ‘Classic Ballerina’ Looks Like
Brown Girls Do Ballet is one of 12 winners of the Girl Rising Creative Challenge, supported by HP. Read more
PartnerGirls & WomenHow This Kenyan Girl Refused to Let Period Stigma Hold Her Back
Today is International Day of the Girl Child, but millions of girls are still out of school. Read more
Girls & WomenThis Viral Photo of a Dad Changing Diapers Carries an Important Message
Donte Palmer is calling on dads to #squatforchange. Read more
Girls & WomenSoccer Star Abby Wambach Is Fighting to Close the Gender Wage Gap
“This isn’t just a female athlete’s story. This is every single woman’s story on planet earth.” Read more
Girls & WomenReese Witherspoon Wants to Change the Way We Tell Women's Stories
“It’s not just the art that’s being made, it’s how it’s being made.” Read more
CitizenshipThis Model Is Shattering Stereotypes About Womanhood and Disabilities
“I’m the author, I’m the director, I’m the screenwriter of my own life,” Jillian Mercado said. Read more
CitizenshipChampioning Change Is in Shawn Mendes’ Blood
“Any generation nowadays has the ability to change the world for the better.” Read more
Girls & WomenFrench Man Fined $350 for Slapping Woman's Butt Under New Harassment Law
The man made lewd comments and inappropriately touched a woman on a rush-hour bus. Read more