Ella McDaniel is recently completed her tenure at the University of Iowa as the Golden Girl in the Hawkeye Marching Band. Ella comes from Candia, New Hampshire and has been twirling since the age of five. Since starting twirling, she has competed individually and with her team M Twirling Team at local, regional, national, and international competitions.

Ella has earned numerous state, regional, national, and world titles. She is a three time Miss Majorette of America: 2017 Pre-Teen Miss Majorette of America, 2019 Junior Miss Majorette of America, and most recently, 2022 Miss Majorette of America. She is a multi-time World Open Solo, X-Strut, and Rhythmic Champion. Ella is also a member of Team USA and represents the country at the IBTF World Championships in solo, two baton, x-strut, and artistic twirl, and duet events. 

Ella is a grad student majoring in Athletic Training.