As a true-crime aficionado, Dayna respects the investigative process—from examining the who, what, when, where, and why to solving the case. Fortunately, this interest pairs well with her work, serving as the foundation for her research and analytical methods and critical thinking skills. No matter the topic or project, Dayna takes what she’s learned as a self-appointed sleuth to get the job done.

At PSC, Dayna employs her investigative prowess to identify, analyze, and interpret data for the firm and its clients on a variety of topics. As a senior data scientist, she also applies her skills to measure program and policy impacts, support continuous improvement of client initiatives, and develop reports and other deliverables to support data-driven decision making.

Prior to joining PSC, Dayna worked as a research fellow at the Western Center for Metropolitan Extension and Research, where she developed and implemented program evaluations. She also worked at the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington, where she supported policy and advocacy efforts on a variety of civil liberties issues at the state and local levels.

Email: [email protected]

A Little More…

Education: BAs in International Affairs and Political Science from the University of Colorado and an MPA from the University of Washington 

With PSC since: November 2018

PSC superpower: Getting lost in the data weeds

Favorite part of working at PSC: The opportunity to learn something new every day

Why Michigan? Mostly for family—and the Vernors and coney dogs