About Me
The Heart Behind the Work
Creating isn’t just what I do—it’s the space where I feel most alive, connected, and true to myself.
Every role I take on is rooted in a deeper mission—to uplift others and turn visions into reality.
My Mission
Purpose Through Pain
“When a mother dies, a daughter doesn’t stop mourning-it becomes a fire that fuels her fight, a legacy she refuses to let die.”
The loss of my mother to ovarian cancer when I was just an infant; left a void that has shaped my entire life. In her memory, I made a promise: her life would not be in vain. Today, I’m proud to serve as an advocate leader for the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance and the facilitator for the Survivors Teaching Students® program. I use my voice to educate, empower, and drive change. I believe that sharing stories of survival is not just powerful—it’s life-saving. Healing brings hope, and hope has the power to rewrite futures.
A vow to honor my mother’s life guides my mission.
I raise awareness, advocate and educate others about ovarian and gynecological cancers. Sharing stories to heal, empower, and inspire.
Offering resources- genetic testing, 1:1 counseling services, peer mentoring and support series workshops.
My Heartbeat
Driven by Love and Purpose
“When we fail to shield the innocent, we align not with heaven—but with the enemy. God calls us to be warriors for the voiceless & fatherless, defenders of His precious ones.”
My children—and all God’s children inspire me daily, and supporting their dreams has fueled my own. Little Orphan Ashley, a heartfelt and empowering book series collection. This series was created especially for foster youth and adoptees to shed light on the emotional experiences of children navigating the foster care system—offering hope, representation, and the message that they are never alone. It’s meant to inspire resilience, self-worth, and the belief that their stories matter too.
Dayna is the founder and CEO of the Little Orphan Ashley Camp Program, which exclusively serves at-risk foster care youth. The mission is to serve as a catalyst for young individuals navigating the system to discover their inner worth, develop a strong sense of identity, and unlock their full potential thru healing artistry. Designed as a legacy initiative, the program aims to empower and transform generations of youth for years to come.
Giving Back
Transforming Lives Through Hope
We must fiercely protect His most vulnerable creation.”
As a former foster child and orphan—having lost both of my parents shortly after my first birthday—one of my greatest accomplishments is giving back to the community by serving those in need through our Community Self-Care Day Ministry. We work on the frontlines in some of the most impoverished areas, offering support, resources, compassion, and opportunities for life transformations.
Dayna is trained in Trauma-Informed Care and certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA), with expertise in creating personal and professional development programs tailored for those that are marginalized or underserved. Dayna's mission is to provide safe, enriched spaces where young people not only gain technical and entrepreneurial skills but, more importantly, learn to believe in themselves. We focus on teaching essential life skills, sparking aspirations, and planting seeds of hope and possibility.
www.SociallyConsciousKids.orgMy Work
Empowering the Next Generation
