This familiar Columbia face will lead Day Dreams Foundation

A familiar face to many in Columbia now will lead Columbia's Day Dreams Foundation .

Adonica Coleman was appointed to the executive director role by the foundation's board. She started July 8.

The Day Dreams Foundation got its start in 2014 and aims to make the dreams of Columbia children come true.

"We are thrilled to welcome Adonica to Day Dreams Foundation," said Rick Matheny, board president and treasurer said in a news release. "Her passion for engaging the community and for the Day Dreams mission of ensuring all children have access to enriching extracurricular experiences makes her the right person in the right place at the right time."

The nonprofit's singular mission is to "eliminate financial barriers to participating in extracurricular activities and to foster healthy lifestyles, goal setting, academics, teamwork and respect for others among children aged 5 to 18."

Coleman is the owner of A2D Events and the creator of The Como 411. She is the host of the weekly talk show the Daily Blend with AC and is the current chair of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Her community work includes work with Granny’s House, the BOLD Academy and REDI.

"I am excited to leverage my skills and experience to further Day Dreams Foundation's impact, reach and visibility," Coleman said. "Together, we will continue to make dreams a reality for even more children in our community."

Coleman takes on the role previously held by Tricia Koedel, who secured new office space and awarded close to $400,000 in activity fee scholarships to nearly 800 Day Dreams recipients.

“I want to personally thank Tricia for everything she has done during her time with Day Dreams,” said Joe Bradley, founder and lifetime board member in the release. “Thanks to her dedication and work, our organization is the strongest it has ever been, and we are in a great position for Adonica to expand our efforts supporting Columbia’s kids. I've known Adonica and her family for many years and I'm excited to see how she uses her unique skills, charisma, and voice to elevate Day Dreams in the future.”

This article originally appeared on Columbia Daily Tribune: This familiar Columbia face will lead Day Dreams Foundation