Danica Bravo is a dedicated counselor, educator, and advocate for justice-impacted students, with a passion for expanding access to higher education and creating opportunities for personal growth and transformation. She is the founder of Project Rebound at California State University, Stanislaus, where she developed a program dedicated to supporting formerly incarcerated individuals in accessing and succeeding in higher education. Her professional experience also includes counseling and student support services at San Joaquin Delta College. She currently serves as a full-time counselor with the Rising Scholars Network at California State Prison, Solano, where she also teaches college courses. Her work is driven by her belief in the transformative power of education and her commitment to helping justice-impacted students recognize their potential, overcome barriers, and build meaningful futures. She is passionate about creating supportive educational environments where students are empowered to grow, achieve their goals, and redefine what is possible for their lives.