Background
Danielle was born on Easter Sunday April 22, 1984. She says "I was born for the title of ", since her birthday falls on the international holiday Earth Day every year.
Danielle was born on Easter Sunday April 22, 1984. She says "I was born for the title of ", since her birthday falls on the international holiday Earth Day every year.
Bounds graduated from a private non-denominational high school in 2002 and was her graduating class valedictorian.
Together they co-operate a prom and pageant boutique named Sassy Chic in Leawood, Kansas. They are the evening gown sponsors for several Mission United States of America states. Danielle and Ashley met at the 2005 pageant where Ashley was giving up her title and Danielle was a competitor for the first time.
Danielle"s evening gown for the Mission Earth 2010 competition in Vietnam was personally designed by Ashley through her line named A.Renee.
She had placed 1st runner-up at the 2009 pageant and received the title of United States Mission Air. She also placed as 4th runner-up to Jana Murrell at the 2008 pageant and received the title of United States Mission Eco.
Prior to competing at, she had competed regularly at the pageant. Her best placement was in 2005, when she was 1st runner-up to Andrea Ciliberti.
She was also 2rd runner-up to Stacey Smith in 2009 and received the Interview Award.