Dayna Tong is a project, product, program and event management professional with 15 years of experience helping organizations deliver on their goals. She has built her career in non-profit and member-based organizations, specializing in operations, program delivery and organizational leadership. Highly adaptable and detail-oriented, she is skilled at navigating new systems and technologies, with expertise in learning management systems (LMS) and customer relationship management (CRM).
Her background includes managing training and certification programs, overseeing grant management, developing content and digital resources to support organizational learning, and experience in board governance. She has also developed and managed membership programs and coordinated large-scale events, while contributing to business planning, operations and communications. Her academic background includes business, marketing, events and project management. She is currently working toward her PMP certification.
Beyond her professional work, she is serving on a board of directors in the vulnerable sector, where she has chaired governance and fundraising committees. She is recognized for her approachable leadership and collaborative style, bringing both steady professionalism and a people-centered focus to her work.
Dayna joined PPF in 2025.
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