Once homeless and addicted, now sober, a Computer Information Systems graduate holding a 4.0 GPA from Oklahoma State University.
A decade ago, Danny M. Ellerd weighed just ninety pounds while homeless in Oklahoma City. Addiction had shaped his life for nearly twenty years. Opiates, repeated relapse, fractured relationships, and deserted buildings defined his routine. When felony warrants reached him, he was too ill to even complete jail intake. He was hospitalized instead.
Recovery required patience and courage. Danny entered treatment and rebuilt his path through Hope Is Alive Ministries. He completed a residential program, celebrated thirty months sober, and started sponsoring others in recovery. In August 2023, he was selected for Cohort 4 at the Center for Social Innovation at OSU OKC while juggling part time work and full time college.
Danny pursued a Computer Information Systems degree at Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City. He secured numerous programming certifications and sustained a 4.0 GPA. Now, he says his past feels like a distant chapter... not erased, simply no longer directing his steps. His story shows how steady commitment can change everything.
