Danielle Mandella is a 33-year-old writer and filmmaker living with cystic fibrosis in Sacramento, Calif. She received a lung transplant in 2003 at age 16 years old. She is currently receiving photopheresis treatment for C1 Chronic Rejection, which have been successful in stabilizing and improving her lung function. She continues to advocate for Cystic Fibrosis and Organ Donation causes locally and nationally. In her free time, Danielle enjoys seeing live music, playing guitar, reading, eating, and napping.