USA
Daphne embodies the balance of her two worlds—born in the Bronx, but shaped by the rhythms of the Appalachian Mountains, where she now lives. She carries both the energy of a “big city mentality” and the patience of mountain life, reflected in her curiosity and openness to learning. During the trip, she challenged her own biases, discovering that “humanity is transcendent” through authentic conversations and cultural exchange in India. Climate change felt especially close after Hurricane Helene devastated her community, and she left India with both knowledge and wisdom, ready to protect what she values most: the people, culture, and natural rhythms of the world around her.