Audrey Josephson-Day
Manager of the Federal Access Center
“I recognized that my lived experience is part of a much larger system in which living in an under-resourced community leads to outmigration for some, and cyclical lack of opportunity for many. This pattern is one that exists in many of the rural, coal-impacted communities we work in across the country. I’m honored to work for an organization that strategically addresses these historic economic disparities by supporting place-based leadership and home-grown visions for the future.”
Audrey helps enact the strategic vision of the Federal Access Center (FAC) through research and analysis of federal programs, identifying cross-sector relationships with potential, and overseeing the FAC report collection and impact measurement processes. As Manager of the FAC, her role involves capturing data, conducting prospective grantee outreach, and reviewing proposals to ensure that communities receive the resources and support they need to thrive.
Her commitment to creating equitable systems where everyone can lead choice-filled lives is deeply rooted in her own personal experiences. Growing up in Washington State, she witnessed firsthand the disparities that exist across rural and urban, racial, gender, and economic lines. This fueled her passion for addressing disparities, and inspired her to pursue a career focused on creating sustainable economic solutions for historically under-resourced communities.
Audrey’s professional journey began in the nonprofit education sector, where she applied trauma-informed care practices and worked in various operational roles at the Relay Graduate School of Education. There, she supported the Professional Education Team, managing programming for K-12 superintendents and principals across the U.S. Her work in education further solidified her determination to create systems that foster equity and opportunity.
Driven by a desire to deepen her impact, she returned to graduate school, earning a Master’s in Community Development from Vanderbilt University. During her studies, she explored the intersection of economic opportunity and climate sustainability, which led her to discover the just transition movement, and soon after, the Just Transition Fund. She joined the JTF in 2022 as an Impact & Evaluation Fellow, and then Impact & Evaluation Manager, before moving to the FAC team.
Audrey also holds a B.S. in Psychology from Tulane University, which helps to inform her approach to understanding the human and social dimensions of this work.
Audrey resides in California and enjoys visiting any and all public libraries, going to see live music, and swimming and hiking her way through the state’s natural beauty.
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