Dayea joined the Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarship (CNDLS) as a Graduate Associate in August 2023, working with the Language Learning Technology team. She is pursuing her second master's degree in Learning, Design, and Technology, building on her foundation with a first master's in Engaged and Public Humanities also from Georgetown. Dayea's academic origins trace back to her undergraduate days at Ewha Womans University in Korea. Her fervor for EdTech, especially its role in adult and online learning, is clear, with an added emphasis on well-being in educational settings.

In her free time, Dayea relishes exploring DC's culinary scene, from its diverse restaurants to its tempting desserts.