Daymyen Tyler Layne
Innovation Manager @New York Power Authority
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WORK HISTORY
Innovation Manager @New York Power Authority
White Plains, NY, US
As Innovation Manager, I lead efforts to identify, develop, and implement new ideas, technologies, and processes that enhance organizational effectiveness and public value. The role focuses on solving complex challenges through strategic analysis, human-centered design, and cross-functional collaboration.Key responsibilities include evaluating emerging technologies, designing and managing pilot initiatives, and guiding projects from concept through execution. I partner closely with internal stakeholders to align innovation initiatives with organizational priorities, operational needs, and long-term objectives.This position requires translating complex concepts into actionable solutions, balancing experimentation with execution, and supporting change adoption across teams. A core component of the role is building structures and processes that enable continuous improvement, scalable impact, and sustainable innovation.The work sits at the intersection of strategy, technology, and organizational change, with an emphasis on measurable outcomes, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation.
EDUCATION
Hartwick College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology
Salem State University
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Hartwick College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Salem State University
Master's degree, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Quinnipiac University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Organizational Leadership
ABOUT DAYMYEN TYLER LAYNE
Daymyen Tyler Layne is a transformational executive leader, strategist, and coach with over two decades of experience advancing organizational growth, governance, and leadership development across higher education, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. He is the Founder and Principal Consultant of The Layne Group, a boutique firm specializing in organizational development, cultural strategy, and executive coaching through the lens of emotional intelligence.Known for designing and leading complex institutional change efforts, from governance alignment and policy reform to leadership pipeline development and talent strategy, his consulting practice equips senior leaders and executive teams with tools to navigate transformation, optimize systems, and lead with clarity, authenticity, and strategic foresight. His expertise spans strategic planning, executive coaching, stakeholder engagement, and operational design—helping organizations deliver measurable results while centering equity and cultural competence.Recently, Layne has taken on the role of Innovation Manager with the New York Power Authority. Organizationally, the focus, and the exciting challenge, will be to build a culture of innovation excellence. Prior to expanding The Layne Group full-time, Daymyen held senior leadership positions at The Hotchkiss School, Quinnipiac University, the University of Arizona, and Boston College, where he oversaw multimillion-dollar budgets, launched equity-centered governance reforms, led cross-functional teams, and pioneered institution-wide leadership development programs. His impact has consistently bridged strategic operations with human-centered leadership, helping organizations sustain excellence through inclusive, data-driven approaches.Daymyen holds an MBA in Organizational Development from Quinnipiac University, a Master’s in Higher Education Student Affairs from Salem State University, and a B.A. in Psychology from Hartwick College. Layne is also a certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner through Genos International, and a Master Facilitator/Trainer, certified via Leadership Trainer.
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