Daniela was born in Romania as an only child and had moved around to 17 different cities in the world before landing in the United States when she was 12-years-old, after her father had won the chance to go to America via a lottery system.  Since Daniela was an "outsider" everywhere she lived, she experienced bullying throughout her childhood.  

During her time in high school, she developed an alcohol and cocaine addiction, which led her down a dark path.  After years of addiction, she found herself in a jail cell in Burien after getting pulled over and being caught driving under the influence (DUI).  With support from one of her best friends, she sought out treatment and eventually completely withdrew from ever using substances again.  People have tried to advise her before, but she mentions that the way her friend approached her, and the care she gave her, empowered her to really completely withdraw.  She then found her calling: She would build a technology-powered treatment program that would help other people who are facing drug and alcohol addiction.  And the program would be deeply tied to how she personally recovered.  WEconnect Health Management was born in 2015, and would change many people's lives forever.

Today, WEconnect Health Management has raised about $30 million, and the company is on its way to rapid growth and expansion.