I am an actor, producer, director, and playwright with experience in stage, film, and recorded TTRPG podcasting. I have spent the last decade working for the government in DEI and Communications. My ability to write quickly and concisely while not sacrificing meaning, artistry, or readability is my most honed skill between both of my careers, and I'd love to work with you.

Dayana Vice

I am an actor, producer, director, and playwright with experience in stage, film, and recorded TTRPG podcasting. I have spent the last decade working for the government in DEI and Communications. My ability to write quickly and concisely while not sacrificing meaning, artistry, or readability is my most honed skill between both of my careers, and I'd love to work with you.

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I am an actor, producer, director, and playwright with experience in stage, film, and recorded TTRPG podcasting. I have spent the last decade working for the government in DEI and Communications. My ability to write quickly and concisely while not sacrificing meaning, artistry, or readability is my most honed skill between both of my careers, and I’d love to work with you.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

DEI Advisor & Internal DEI Program Manager at PRR
January 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025
Provide internal advisement on DEI issues; act as on-call advisor for external projects requiring DEI input; co-chair anti-racist white working group; deliver anti-racism coaching and training; generate Racial Equity analyses; support Employee Resource Groups; liaison to resources; advise leadership on budget and strategic planning; leverage data to inform policies and processes with long-term equity goals.
Process Manager & RSJI Trainer at City Budget Office, City of Seattle
January 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Process management and RSJI (Racial Equity, Social Justice and Inclusion) training for internal teams; design and deliver curricula; manage project debriefs; align with anti-racism and equity principles; support staff in implementing anti-racist practices.
Strategic Advisor: Workforce Equity & Anti-Racism in Human Resources at Seattle Human Resources, City of Seattle
January 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Provide strategic advisement on workforce equity and anti-racism initiatives; support DEI program development; advise leadership on policy and budget implications; contribute to long-term equity planning.
Policy Briefings Manager at Office of the Mayor/City Budget Office, City of Seattle
January 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Manage policy briefings submissions and coordination; develop vetting/prioritization system for policy issues; coordinate with elected officials; ensure alignment with long-term equity goals.
Legislative Assistant at Seattle City Council
January 1, 2015 - September 8, 2025
Support Councilmember with legislative research, scheduling, and constituent relations; contribute to policy development and community engagement.
DEI Advisor & Internal DEI Program Manager at PRR
December 31, 2025 - September 8, 2025
Provide internal advisement on DEI issues and act as on-call advisor/consultant for external projects requiring DEI input. Co-Chair of Anti-Racist White Working Group. Coach 6+ years on unlearning White Supremacy Culture and applying Racial Equity concepts. Regularly generate Racial Equity analyses of community engagement and outreach. Advise Employee Resource Groups on workplans to increase psychological safety and advance racial justice initiatives. Liaise to racial equity resources and facilitate cross-cultural collaboration. Compile archival reports and manage community engagement changes to reflect equity principles. Support leadership in strategic advisement around Racial Equity, budgeting, and policy planning, leveraging data to align systems with long-term equity goals.
Process Manager & RSJI Trainer at CITY BUDGET OFFICE, CITY OF SEATTLE
January 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025
Process Manager and RSJI Trainer for the City of Seattle. Designed and delivered Racial Equity/RSJI training, facilitated caucus spaces for staff and leadership, and supported implementation of anti-racist practices across project delivery and budgeting processes.
Strategic Advisor: Workforce Equity & Anti-Racism in Human Resources at SEATTLE HUMAN RESOURCES, CITY OF SEATTLE
January 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Provided strategic advisement on workforce equity and anti-racism within Human Resources, contributing to budget planning and DEI policy development, and advancing long-term equity goals across HR programs.
Policy Briefings Manager at OFFICE OF THE MAYOR/CITY BUDGET OFFICE, CITY OF SEATTLE
January 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025
Managed the Policy Briefings system to process submissions from a 14,000-person workforce through a vetting/prioritization process for elected officials to manage policy issues, centering anti-racism and equity in briefing design.
Legislative Assistant to Councilmember Tom Rasmussen at SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL
January 1, 2015 - September 8, 2025
Supported legislative research, constituent communications, and policy development for a City Councilmember, coordinating with staff and stakeholders to advance policy initiatives.

Education

Emerging Leaders Program at City of Seattle
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Collaborative Creation Technique at Tectonic Theater Project
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Performance/Playwriting & Political Science at Western Washington University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Emerging Leaders Program at City of Seattle
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Collaborative Creation Technique at Tectonic Theater Project
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Performance/Playwriting & Political Science at Western Washington University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

Technology of Participation Facilitation Methodology
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Northwest Women's Leadership Academy, Cohort 3
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Cadence Project Management Certification Program
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Technology of Participation Facilitation Methodology
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Northwest Women's Leadership Academy, Cohort 3
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Emerging Leaders Program
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Cadence Project Management Certification Program
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Collaborative Creation Technique
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Performance/Playwriting & Political Science
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Northwest Women’s Leadership Academy
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Cadence Project Management Certification Program
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Industry Experience

Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education, Other