RILEY DASILVA '28
NURSING
For Riley DaSilva '28, the decision to become a nurse stems from a profound personal experience. As a child, she watched her grandmother battle dementia and witnessed the compassion of the nurses who cared for her.
“I felt something special in my heart—that one day I’d devote my time and care to someone and their family as a nurse,” she says. “That passion has never faded.”
At Regis, DaSilva is working toward her goal of becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner. As a scholarship recipient, she is grateful for the opportunity to pursue her education without financial strain.
“No words could express the deep gratitude I have toward my donor,” she says. “They inspired me in ways no one has before—to stand out both academically and socially, in my community and through service.”
This led her to take advantage of all the opportunities available to get involved on campus. She served as a Student Government Association representative, Class Treasurer for the Class of 2028, Pride Guide tour guide, Giving Day Ambassador, and Secretary and Choreographer of the Regis Dance Company. She also joined the Honors Program, Student Nursing Association, and Active Minds Club, which focuses on mental health awareness for students.
“I’ve learned that the world is waiting for students like me to make a difference,” she says. “Whether it’s a big or small act, you’re changing the world for the better.”
DaSilva is passionate about weaving service into everyday life and showing how deeply it can impact others.
“After Regis, I see myself living my dream as a pediatric nurse practitioner, still serving and giving back—whether through volunteering, traveling to help those in need, or supporting charitable causes,” DaSilva says. “The support I received is something I plan to repay through my work in the world.”
DaSilva's philosophy is both simple and powerful: “One good deed a day can truly change someone’s life. That’s what service—and nursing— mean to me.”
Read the full 2024-2025 Annual Report on Philanthropy.