Diane Harris Dayson

Background

Dayson, Diane Harris was born on February 14, 1953 in New York City. Daughter of Robert Gene and Dessie Lee (Osborne) Harris.

Education

Bachelor in Early Secondary Education and American History, State University of New York, Cortland, 1975. Master of Science, New York University, 2000. Senior Executive Service graduate, United States Department Interior, 2000.

Career

With National Pk. Svc., unites states department Interior, since 1975; law enforcement ranger, unites states department Interior, 1977-1979; concessions specialist, unites states department Interior, 1979-1981; site manager National Pk. Svc., unites states department Interior, New York City, 1984-1987; superintendent National Pk. Svc., unites states department Interior, Oyster Bay, New York, 1987-1990; superintendent National Pk.

Svc., unites states department Interior, Morristown, New Jersey, 1990-1993; superintendent National Pk. Svc., unites states department Interior, Hyde Park, New York, 1993-1995; superintendent, Statue of Liberty Ellis Island, New York City, since 1996. Ambassador to Amsterdam, 1998.

Achievements

• Diane Harris Dayson has been listed as a noteworthy organization administrator, director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active United Way, Dutchess County. Exchange steward, Manchester, England, 1994. Board directors Christian Ministry in National Parks, since 1997.

Member National Association of Female Executives, Oyster Bay Chamber of Commerce.

Interests

• Avocations: travel, knitting, reading.

Connections

Married Kevin Maurice Dayson, September 15, 1978. Children: Dayna Renee, Kyle Ryan.

Father:

Robert Gene Harris

Mother:

Dessie Lee (Osborne) Harris

Spouse:

Kevin Maurice Dayson

child:

Dayna Renee Dayson

child:

Kyle Ryan Dayson