Dayna is an emerging arts educator originally from Penetanguishene, Ontario, who now resides in Thunder Bay. She holds a teaching degree from Lakehead University, and is currently pursuing her Masters of Education at Lakehead University. Her research focusses on the enriching potentials for community-based arts education.

During her time in the North, she has facilitated craft circles at a number of local schools, acted on the Board of Directors of Willow Springs Creative Centre, and is a volunteer for many local arts organizations. Dayna has worked with CAHEP through their community programming, offering workshops in sewing, needle and wet felting, and DIY mitten making using recycled wool sweaters.

Dayna enjoys working with felt, be it needle felting, wet felting, or nuno felting. Her experience includes creating art pieces using natural materials as well as engaging with textiles. Currently working in the realms of artist, teacher and researcher she honors the process of art making as well as the final product.