Dallas, Texas native Dayon Corridor-Jones set roots right here in Kansas Metropolis after her time enjoying basketball for the College of Missouri Kansas Metropolis. Due to the connections she made all through her schooling, Dayon (affectionately generally known as Day Day), was given the chance to educate on the College of St. Mary. After teaching for a number of years, she determined to proceed her schooling and made her approach all the way down to Emporia the place she earned a Grasp’s diploma in Industrial Organizational Psychology. Upon commencement, Dayon landed a place again in Kansas Metropolis, which additionally led her to come across UpDown occasions.

Dayon enjoying for UMKC
As a proud, Black, lesbian lady, Dayon entered the world of Human Assets professionally to assist corporations and her group perceive the significance of variety and inclusion by opening doorways for people which can be usually marginalized or discredited. In her phrases, “Whereas I’ve not essentially made skilled connections at UpDown occasions, I’ve expanded my private life by linking with folks which can be doing constructive stuff. Your occasions and the folks I’ve met there have launched me to quite a few issues that I’m proud to be part of.” Included in that could be a e-book membership with a concentrate on girls empowerment and philanthropy and turning into a mentor to different younger girls in her soccer endeavors.

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You could have seen her at one in all our occasions rocking some fly sneakers and exuding a laid again, chill demeanor. However what makes Dayon most particular is her potential to attach with everybody. When requested what she enjoys most about Kansas Metropolis nightlife, Corridor-Jones replied, “I’m a loyal attendee of UpDown occasions. That’s to not say I don’t get pleasure from or attend different issues all through the town as a result of I positively do. However from the primary occasion I attended with y’all, it was good vibes. Heat, welcoming, numerous, and inclusive.” As a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ group, these qualities are extraordinarily necessary to her. She additionally touched on how our occasions have a good time this variety and embrace members of any group so long as they’re there to have a very good time with good folks.

Trapped within the Solar – Day Get together
Dayon, we spotlight you for being such a loyal supporter and advantageous member of our crowd. We worth your patronage greater than you already know!