Biography

Dawn is a life long learner and received a Master Degree in Public Administration at Georgia State while working first for the American Heart Association serving Clayton, Henry, Fayette and Spalding Counties; and then the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

Upon completing her Master Degree Dawn moved into public policy research and advocacy. Over the last nine years she has been assisting statewide non-profits and associations advocate for drug-free communities, access to health care and open government. In January of 2002 she ventured out to form her own consulting firm to assist non-profits and associations maximize limited resources and advocate for their critical areas. She has successfully worked with many legislators in passing several important bills and securing funding for many programs.

Dawn is also an active mentor to young women entering the public sector through her sorority and non-profit organizations. She serves as the President of the House Corporation Board for the Gamma Phi Beta Chapter at the University of Georgia. Dawn supports many charitable organizations which focus on people with disabilities, homelessness, domestic violence, animal shelters and the environment.

Education:
Heidelberg American High School, Heidelberg, Germany 1984
Bachelor of Arts in International Political Science Degree, The Pennsylvania State University 1988 (minors in German and National Security Affairs)
Master in Public Administration, Georgia State University, 1996 (summa cum laude) emphasis on management and budget.

Affiliations:
Georgia Society of Association Executives
American Society of Association Executives
Gamma Phi Beta International Sorority

Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom.

– Thomas Jefferson,
3rd president of US (1743 - 1826)