Apply

David S. Daye '06

Director, Career/Mentoring

David Daye
“I volunteer for the University of Hartford because it provided multiple opportunities to pursue my dreams while making a difference. Giving back to my alma mater through the Alumni Association is a way of pushing forward the vision of this great university and the nation. I am able to invest my time and efforts to strengthen the culture and services that embrace students and families from all walks of life.”

About Daye

UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD DEGREE INFO

  • BSBA, Barney School of Business, summa cum laude.

CURRENT CAREER INFO

  • Director of the Hartford Region
    Open Choice Program, formerly Project Concern.

PAST CAREER INFO

Prior to transitioning to the education arena, I built a diverse career in the insurance and financial services (IFS) sector, working in finance, grant management, marketing and communications, program management, enterprise diversity and inclusion, university relations, and community relations.

I am one of the founders of Travelers EDGE, a national award-winning and education signature program that provides a holistic approach to education through partnerships with colleges, universities and community-based programs to increase the number and continuum of underrepresented students who complete a bachelor's degree and are prepared for professional careers.

UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD ACTIVITIES/VOLUNTEER SERVICE

  • American Marketing Association.
  • Barney Leadership Council.
  • Beta Gamma Sigma.
  • Alpha Chi.
  • Treasurer, Young Entrepreneur and Management Society.


COMMUNITY SERVICE

  • Member, Board of Directors for the Connecticut Forum.
  • Past chairman, Youth Forum Workgroup.