She received her PhD in Anthropology from Yale University (2018) and her BA in Anthropology and East Asian Studies from Skidmore College (2010). As a bioarchaeologist, Daniela studies human skeletal remains from archaeological contexts to reconstruct the lived experiences of ancient peoples. Her research methods emphasize the important role of cross-cultural comparison for interpreting osteological markers of diet, heath, activity, and violence in past societies. To this end, she has participated in excavations and laboratory research in East Asia, the Andes, and North America at sites spanning the Neolithic to recent historical periods.