Daniela Bernal

Daniela Bernal serves SACNAS as the Director of Member Services, where she is responsible for strategic recruitment, engagement, retention, and growth of SACNAS’ national network of ~10,000 college students and professionals in STEM. This includes serving a national network of over 150 chapters, overseeing year-round online career services, managing the virtual member community, and oversight of internal databases and processes for membership management, customer service, listening, and reporting. A staff member since 2016, Daniela is experienced in working with members at large to connect them to ongoing programs, services and events to advance their education and careers in STEM across the United States. This includes direct service with volunteers including Board Members and committees to understand and enhance the member experience. Additionally, Ms. Bernal manages collaborations with national organizations and partners to further enhance the experience for and impact of members year-round. Prior to joining SACNAS, Ms. Bernal worked for the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust, the Southern California Earthquake Center, the American Red Cross, and graduated from the University of Southern California with dual degrees in Journalism and Earth Science. Originally from Santa Cruz, California, she is a proud Native Spanish speaker to parents from Chihuahua and Jalisco, Mexico. Ms. Bernal is honored to serve SACNAS members for nearly 10 years in finding their path in STEM, elevating their voice, giving back to their people, and advocating for their communities.