Dae'Sani Clarke is born and raised in Asbury Park who graduated from the Asbury Park High School; and, will be graduating from Monmouth University in May 2025 with a degree in Communications and journalism. Throughout her youth she was mentored by fellow resident and strong female role model, Angela Ahbez Anderson who helped shape her into a young professional. She considers herself a rising journalist and as a contributing writer for Asbury Riprap she will be covering the Board of Education meetings, as well as, the City Council meetings. She is passionate about storytelling because it gives people a platform to be heard and understood.