Teresa Danso-Danquah is a recent graduate from Cornell University, where she studied Industrial and Labor Relations and served as a leading ally and self-advocate for individuals with disabilities. Her passion for this community has led her to work on youth employment in Hyderabad, India, to lead therapeutic arts lessons with teen girls in Cusco, Peru, conduct research on siblings of individuals with disabilities in New York, and to serve as a disability policy intern in a U.S. Senate Committee. Her work has been recognized in numerous awards, including the 2014 Truman Scholarship for change agents and future public service leaders.
Teresa is currently a senior associate in Capital One’s Human Resources Rotation Program, a 2.5 year leadership development program, where she has gained experience in HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Diversity and Inclusion, and Compensation. Outside of the program, Teresa also serves as the communication lead of Capital One’s disability business resource group where she helps associates recognize, foster, and create inclusive spaces for associates with disabilities and allies. In her free time, Teresa enjoys playing soccer, salsa dancing, and training for her first marathon.