My name is Dana Townsend. I am a 22 year old student that is currently studying counselling psychology. My whole life I have been drawn to children and so in the future I hope to work with youth who are struggling with mental illness or a disorder. I myself have struggled with anxiety and depression during my adolescent years, and felt as if there was no one to go to for help. My goal is to become someone young people can look up to, as a role model that they can come to for support or help when struggling. I believe that having a positive outlook on life while spreading love and kindness will allow you to receive this in return and I hope to share that with others.

My #womenwarriors are Ellen DeGeneres and my grandma. I love the way Ellen promotes happiness and kindness with everything she does and how each day she strives to make the world a better place. My Grandma saw the good in each person and every situation, as well as treated everyone she met with sincere kindness. I aspire to have a heart as large as these amazing women!