Daniel Sumida

Hi! My name is Daniel, and I am currently a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring in Biology on a Pre-Physician Assistant track while also pursuing a certificate in Business Studies. I was born in the Chicago-land suburbs in a town called Downers Grove and grew up in a non-denominational Christian household. My parents were able to instill positive moral values and lessons through my faith that I continue to hold with importance to this day. Despite my upbringing and connection to my Christian faith, I have wanted to be exposed to other religions and also attempt to learn and understand them. Going into the healthcare field, religion and one’s faith plays an essential, yet underrated role in overall patient treatment. I sincerely believe that the Interfaith Fellowship with the Center for Interfaith Dialogue will give me the opportunity to meet and learn from some incredibly diverse people. Because religion is often the backbone of one’s identity, this experience will shape my health-oriented professional life after school in ways I didn’t know were possible.