Daniela was born and raised in the Bay Area of California, and has loved water sports since a young age. She started kitesurfing at age 12, and by 15 (when she was in 10th grade) she was World Champion. She is now the best kiteboarder in the history of the sport.

Daniela has won six consecutive world championships, four U.S. Yachtswoman of the Year titles and finished fourth in the inaugural kitesurfing event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In 2024, she also completed her first Ironman race.