Day has a history working in conservation and preservation and most recently served as operations manager for the Timucuan Parks Foundation. She earned a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the University of North Florida. While in college, she worked as a park guide in the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. She also worked with the Jacksonville Public Library.
Day is currently seeking a Florida Master Naturalist certificate and serves as secretary on the North Florida Master Naturalists board. Day, a resident of Riverside, is an avid hiker and volunteers with the Florida Trail Association.
NFLT added the new operations manager position to assist with the organization’s growing workload. During the last five years, NFLT has continued to increase the number of acres preserved and has expanded focus areas to include the majority of counties in north Florida.