Dauntea entered Ohio’s foster care system at the age of five, subsequently experiencing five placements over 14 years in foster care. His career goal is to find a more efficient way to empower foster youth. Dauntea attends Columbus State Community College, and plans to pursue a degree in social work. He looks forward to launching a career that will allow him to change policy of the foster care system. Dauntea serves on many youth boards and enjoys volunteering. He also enjoys basketball, movies and music.