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Lori Day ‘22 has always had big ambitions. While many young girls dream of becoming ateacher or nurse, Day, a Texas native, aspired to one day become President of the United
States. While she never made it to the White House, she said this early desire to be
Commander in Chief set her on the right path.
“My childhood dream of becoming President helped shape my journey by igniting my passion to
create change in my community,” she said.
Growing up in a low-income area of Houston, she saw family and neighbors struggle. The
experience further sparked in her a desire to improve the lives of marginalized groups. She
graduated from Texas A&M University-San Antonio in the fall of 2022 with a B.A. in English
Language and Literature. During her time at the University, Day worked as a student
involvement coordinator and served as General the Jaguar, the school mascot.
After graduation, Day focused on helping others, connecting with more than a dozen nonprofits.
She worked as an entertainer at Morgan’s Wonderland, an inclusive theme park for kids with
special needs, and as an advocate at Child Advocates San Antonio, helping place children in
foster care. She also got involved with Children’s Association for Maximum Potential (CAMP),
which provides recreational opportunities for individuals with medical conditions or disabilities.
“CAMP taught me the importance of meeting people where they are rather than expecting them
to adapt to us,” she said. “This experience inspired me to learn more about disability inclusion,
leading me to volunteer with more organizations focused on this cause.”
Last year, she worked as a special education instructional assistant with San Antonio ISD.
During her time there she facilitated individual and group instructional activities and helped
manage student behavior and crisis intervention.
Today, Day is with the nonprofit DisABILITYsa, which provides programs, resources, and
volunteer opportunities to improve the lives of people with disabilities in San Antonio. She
serves as an advancement program director and helps oversee the organization’s many
initiatives that connect people with organizations and businesses that provide support and
services for those with disabilities, including community-based instruction and training
programs.
Day is also embracing her role as a leader, focusing on bridging gaps in housing, education,
and incorporating new designs to make public spaces more accessible.
“The belief that inclusivity means reimagining the world, not just making accommodations, has
greatly influenced my work in policy and education,” she said. “When we address accessibility,
we often benefit a broader range of individuals.”
To further sharpen her leadership skills—and, admittedly, step out of her comfort zone—Day is
also participating in the Alexander Briseño Leadership Development Program. Managed by the
San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the seven-month program provides networking
and learning opportunities with existing and emerging civic and corporate leaders, with a focus
on both strategic and empathetic leadership skills.
“Leading with passion, compassion, and accessibility resonates with me the most,” Day said.
“As does taking risks and getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. It’s all part of growing
up and learning.”