Waste Pro's Dayna Miller named a Melvin Jones Fellow for her community involvement

Dayna Miller, Waste Pro’s director of Government Affairs for the Northeast Florida Region, has been named a Melvin Jones Fellow as part of the Lions Club International Foundation.

The Melvin Jones Fellowship, named for the organization’s founder, is presented to those who make significant contributions to humanitarian efforts. Miller, who is a commissioner for the city of Alachua, is involved in several local organizations, including the Alachua Lions Club and Keep Alachua County Beautiful, where she serves as immediate past president and vice president, respectively.

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Miller was named Lion of the Year by the Alachua Lions Club in 2020, and is currently a board member of Recycle Florida Today.

Earlier this year, the Gainesville Elks Lodge honored Miller with a Distinguished Citizenship Award, presented to community members who contribute to improving the local community through leadership, service, and "being an all-around good citizen." The Alachua Business League this year named Miller a recipient of the Rosanne Morse “ABLe Award” that honors active community members who have great attitude and character.

“Dayna is extremely dedicated to her community in regard to both her role at Waste Pro and her role as an elected official,” said Northeast Florida Regional Vice President Brian Wintjen. “She lives and works in the Gainesville area and takes pride in doing her part to make it a beautiful community for residents and tourists alike. We are immensely proud to have her represent Waste Pro in our community.”

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