With a background in sales and marketing and fueled by a passion to elevate WAAA’s development efforts, Dawn is currently enrolled in the fundraising certification program at the University of Washington. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida. As the mother of a son on the autism spectrum, Dawn is passionate about ensuring that her son and others affected by autism have the opportunity to live successful and fulfilling lives. Her involvement in procurement and banking management were key components to the success of our Night Out for a Cause 2016 auction. At WAAA, Dawn forges alliances with local businesses to improve outcomes in the autism community.