Dayana "Dayo" Vice

Senior Community Engagement Specialist at PRR

Dayana "Dayo" Vice has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Dayana "Dayo"​ currently works as a Senior Community Engagement Specialist at PRR since February 2023. Prior to that, they were the Director at DayoWolf Ministries since January 2022. From 2020 to the present, Dayo served as a Co-Founding Consultant at PRIESTESS, where they provided ongoing consultation and freelance employment, assisting with day-of event support, anti-racism and racial equity lens application, problem-solving for business workflow, strategizing new revenue streams, clientele consultation, leadership navigation, systems analysis, and creative and design collaboration/advising.

From September 2020 to March 2023, they held multiple roles at the City of Seattle. Dayana "Dayo"​ worked as a Citywide HR Planning & Innovation Strategic Advisor, managing the Anti-Racist Human Resources Strategic Roadmap, facilitating racial equity workshops and accountability, coaching individuals, providing professional development opportunities, and facilitating the development of racial equity toolkits. Additionally, at the City of Seattle, Dayo served as a Racial Equity Trainer/Caucus Facilitator, delivering citywide racial equity training.

At Councilmember Tom Rasmussen's Office in 2015, they briefly worked as a Legislative Assistant, representing and working for the elected Councilmember.

From 2014 to 2015, at the City of Seattle, Dayo worked as an Administrative Specialist, providing receptionist services and support to the Legislative Department.

Dayana "Dayo"​ also has experience in the artistic and financial sectors. As the Artistic Director at Blood Ensemble from 2011 to 2015, Dayo oversaw company meetings, facilitated decision-making processes for production projects, managed budgets and timelines, and ensured the productions were executed to the company's brand standard. At Guidant Financial Group, they served as an Executive Assistant from 2012 to 2014, supporting the CEO and co-founder with various tasks and projects. Dayana "Dayo"​ also worked as a Sales Coordinator at Guidant Financial in 2012, handling leads, managing calls, and providing support to the sales team.

Dayo has also pursued their passion for acting, working as an actor at ArtsWest in 2013.

Throughout their career, Dayo has demonstrated skills in project management, strategic planning, racial equity facilitation, leadership, communication, and collaboration.

Dayana "Dayo" Vice received their education at various institutions. Dayana "Dayo"​ completed a Certificate of Completion in Governmental Leadership from the Northwest Women's Leadership Academy in the years 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts from Western Washington University from 2004 to 2008. Dayana also obtained a High School Diploma from North Thurston High School between 2000 and 2004. In addition to these educational experiences, it is known that Dayana attended the American School of the Hague, although the specific details such as start and end years, degree, and field of study are not provided.

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