RE Log Spring 2023

SPRING 2023 Ransom Everglades LOG 15 Hotel. Daly’s mother, who passed away last summer, was active in many causes. Daly’s father, Parker Thomson, was a local attorney who founded the Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center; worked alongside his wife to save the Biltmore Hotel from demolition; and spearheaded changes at the state level to support persons with disabilities. He also served as Ransom Everglades Chair of the Board during the schools’ merger. After college, Daly worked in advertising, putting in long hours and eventually starting her own company with only female employees. But it wasn’t until she began work on The Underline that she truly found her calling. The Underline has been as much of a family affair as an alumni venture. in the City Her sister, a naturalist, painted native plants on the aforementioned piano – which was donated by Daly’s mother-in- law; it is called “In Tune with Nature.” Her daughter, Alex Daly ’06 , not only assists with national communications and strategy, but also introduced her mother to the New York City designer who created the name, logo and brand. The designer, Hamish Smyth, is now Alex Daly’s husband. Meg Daly was selected last year to receive the Ransom Everglades Founders’ Alumni Award for Distinguished Service, and she provided the keynote speech at the 2022 Commencement. There she shared the story of her battle with an eating disorder, and offered encouragement and reassurance to the graduating seniors in front of her. She urged them not to be defined by who they were in high school. “Each of you has your own journey,” she said. “Take the time to know who you are and what is important to you.” On her life journey, Daly has discovered what matters to her. One of her great joys has been appreciating the commitment of so many Ransom Everglades community members who have volunteered their time to make their city a better place to live. “It’s very rewarding,” she said. “There really is that demonstration of generosity of spirit. They are deep thinkers, they are smart, and they prioritize giving back.” Debi Braman Wechsler ’78, Maurice R. Ferré ’79, Meg Daly ’78, Rudy Prio Touzet ’76, Arden Magoon Karson ’80