About Lily
Lily Dayter is an operations leader and community organizer based in the Capital Region, NY. With a background that combines science, humanities, finance, and community leadership, she brings a thoughtful and analytical approach to both business and social impact
Lily studied at Clarkson University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology alongside humanities studies. During her time there she participated in the Clarkson Honors Program and contributed to scientific research, including a published paper in the Australian Journal of Chemistry
Her professional career spans financial services, business operations, and community coordination. with recent experience in banking, managing teams, supporting clients, and operating complex environments
Outside of her professional work, Lily is deeply engaged in community development, harm reduction initiatives, and festival culture. She is passionate about helping people develop practical skills and empowering individuals to build the lives they want
Services
Lily is available for a range of operational and advisory roles, including:
• Event production and logistics
• Executive coaching and accountability support
• Personal finance education and guidance
• Business operations and process development
• Community program coordination
• Organizational strategy and administration
She is especially well suited to helping early-stage organizations and community initiatives structure their operations and turn ideas into actionable plans
Work Style
Lily’s approach to work blends analytical thinking with strong interpersonal skills
She enjoys helping individuals and teams clarify their goals, identify practical next steps, and build systems that allow projects to grow sustainably
Her experience across finance, management, and community work allows her to operate comfortably in both structured professional environments and creative grassroots initiatives
She values collaboration, accountability, and thoughtful problem-solving
Motivation
Lily is currently developing a program focused on empowerment and personal development centered around the idea of wish granting
The concept is simple but powerful: instead of waiting for external opportunities, individuals can learn practical skills that allow them to grant their own wishes and support others in doing the same
Through workshops and collaborative learning experiences, participants work through a process that helps them identify meaningful goals and develop the tools needed to make them real
This philosophy reflects Lily’s broader belief that people can build agency and create positive change in their communities when they have access to knowledge, support, and practical frameworks
Experience
Her work has included:
• managing banking operations and customer services
• financial planning and client advisory
• CRM and operational process development
• educational programming and community engagement
Education
Clarkson University
Bachelor of Science — Biology and Humanities
Clarkson Honors Program participant with research experience in polymer chemistry and microbiology
Publications
RAFT Polymerization of Monomers with Highly Disparate Reactivities
Published in the Australian Journal of Chemistry
This research explored advanced polymer chemistry techniques and reflects Lily’s early experience in scientific research and analytical thinking
Community & Personal Interests
Lily is passionate about travel, culture, and community gatherings. She has spent time traveling in Europe and continues to explore new environments and perspectives
She is also involved in festival culture and community-based events, and will be attending Burning Man for the first time this year — an experience she sees as an opportunity for creative exploration, connection, and learning
Within the Capital Region, Lily is interested in helping grow collaborative communities that bring together entrepreneurs, artists, and organizer and sits in boards of local non profits and business associations
Part of the Calima Parche
Lily is part of the growing Calima Parche network, a community of operators, creators, and builders who support each other’s projects and collaborate across industries
As the Calima ecosystem expands in the Capital Region, Lily is excited to contribute her operational experience, leadership skills, and passion for community development
Work with Lily
If you are looking for support with event production, operations strategy, executive coaching, or personal finance education, Lily may be available for collaboration