Women in Leadership Advisory Member

Donya Dawson

Active Term: 09/2025 - 09/2026

Areas of Expertise

• Pillars of Positivity
  
• Inspiring Emotional Intelligence
• Work-Life Balance
• Mentoring and Building a Culture of Mentorship
• Nonverbal Communications
• Empowering Communications
• Advocacy, Actions & Accountability
• Contract & Negotiation Skills
• Driving Ideas, Intellectual Growth & Transformation
• Transformational Vs. Transactional Leadership
• Organizational Leadership & Cultural Diversity

I am a proud member of the Rondo community and a dedicated public servant with the State of Minnesota. As a cancer survivor, I am passionate about supporting survivors, thrivers, and caregivers, creating spaces of connection, healing, and encouragement. My work is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their next level of leadership. I value paying it forward—whether by making connections, offering help, or asking for support—because true strength is built in community.

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