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Welcome To A New

Dawn

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In WellBeing

Speaking, training, and consulting that reimagines how leaders and teams work, connect, and thrive.

I partner with executives, HR leaders, and organizations to build healthier, human-centered workplaces.

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Hi, I’m Dawn

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I’m a scientist, lawyer, book lover, advocate, and avid yogi — among many other things. I believe life is too rich and complex to be defined by your job title. That’s why work doesn’t even make the short list. Through The Dawn Lab and Work is Third, I help people and organizations reclaim what truly matters: well-being, boundaries, and a culture of care. Because boundaries aren’t walls — they’re bridges to healthier relationships and communities. When people feel safe and supported, everything around them thrives.

Keynote speaking, corporate training, and workplace transformation programs that help leaders and teams thrive.. 

SERVICES

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Workplace Transformation

The RESET Program, audits, and strategic planning to reimagine how organizations work, connect, and thrive.

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Keynotes & Conversations

Speaking, workshops, and shared moments that spark change.

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Training & Culture Change

Helping leaders and organizations grow through honest dialogue, actionable tools, and courageous facilitation.

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HUMAN-CENTERED WORKPLACES START HERE

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  • Work shouldn’t cost you your health, joy, or sense of self. Whether you’re navigating burnout, setting boundaries, or seeking clarity in how you show up, I offer tools to help you reconnect with what matters.

    You’ll find:

    • Insights via my podcast, blog, and newsletter

    • Resources for reflecting on work and well-being

    • Tools for values-based communication and boundary-setting

    • Support to live and lead more intentionally

  • Culture change starts with care. Whether you’re a corporate team, nonprofit, or government agency, I help organizations build workplaces that prioritize well-being, connection, and sustainable impact.

    I provide:

    • Engaging workshops and keynotes that spark change

    • Practical support to align policies with employee well-being

    • Data-informed insights for people-centered outcomes

    • Guidance on burnout, retention, and internal communications

  • Change happens together. I partner with coalitions, advocates, and grassroots groups to build momentum through connection, storytelling, and collective action.

    We collaborate on:

    • Advocacy and communication training that empowers voices

    • Interactive workshops that build solidarity and bridge silos

    • Narrative and policy strategies that center lived experience and shared power

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Step Into The Lab

AND LET’S CREATE A BETTER TOMORROW!

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HUMAN-CENTERED WORKPLACES START HERE

Setting boundaries is not selfish —

it’s how I deliver my best work to the world.

ABOUT THE LOGO

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One of my most fulfilling workplace experiences was when I was in a microbiologist in the Lim Lab at the University of South Florida. While my path didn't have me leading my own research team, The Dawn Lab is a parallel experience to foster creativity and innovation and cultivate laws, policies, and practices to support our individual and collective wellbeing. The logo is a sun, as a play on my name, and a flask, as a callback to a transformative time in my life. I hope you will join me and explore what we can create together.

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The BETTER BOUNDARIES TOOLKIT is designed to help you reflect, reset, and reclaim your time and energy. In just a few short exercises, you’ll gain clarity on what matters most to you - and how to start setting boundaries that align with your values. Use it digitally or print it out, grab a pen and a warm beverage, and give yourself 20-30 minutes of uninterrupted space.

You deserve it.