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Dawn is a dynamic motivational speaker and trainer who inspires transformational changes in both individuals and systems. Her philosophy of "When we raise the health and wellness of one person, we raise the health and wellness of the community as a whole" was formed from the adversities she experienced in her youth and early adulthood, combined with her experience as a Nurse Practitioner. During her life Dawn has felt first-hand, the barriers to seeking respectful, competent care and what it means to be given negative labels that can further impact one's health and wellness.
Dawn is a dynamic motivational speaker and trainer who inspires transformational changes in both individuals and systems. Her philosophy of "When we raise the health and wellness of one person, we raise the health and wellness of the community as a whole" was formed from the adversities she experienced in her youth and early adulthood, combined with her experience as a Nurse Practitioner. During her life Dawn has felt first-hand, the barriers to seeking respectful, competent care and what it means to be given negative labels that can further impact one's health and wellness.
In both trainings, and speaking events, Dawn creates a transformational experience that empowers individuals as well as systems into the action of change. She is recognized as a fierce health equity advocate, leader, compassionate healthcare provider, and published writer.
In both trainings, and speaking events, Dawn creates a transformational experience that empowers individuals as well as systems into the action of change. She is recognized as a fierce health equity advocate, leader, compassionate healthcare provider, and published writer.
Dawn tailors her trainings and speaking engagements to fit the needs of each group to help attendees feel more passionate about their impact, and to be inspired to be change agents of their own health and wellness, and the health and wellness of their communities.
Dawn tailors her trainings and speaking engagements to fit the needs of each group to help attendees feel more passionate about their impact, and to be inspired to be change agents of their own health and wellness, and the health and wellness of their communities.
Speaker and Training topics: The Importance of nature connections for improved health, EcoRecovery for women in recovery from addictions, Overcoming adversity, patient engagement, person first approach, sustainable quality outcomes in clinical settings, team building.
Speaker and Training topics: The Importance of nature connections for improved health, EcoRecovery for women in recovery from addictions, Overcoming adversity, patient engagement, person first approach, sustainable quality outcomes in clinical settings, team building.
Sample of some of Dawn's events include but are not limited to:
Sample of some of Dawn's events include but are not limited to:
AllCare CCO Oregon 2016 – Presenter: Patient engagement with co-occurring population
AllCare CCO Oregon 2016 – Presenter: Patient engagement with co-occurring population
CCO Oregon Conference 2018 – First NP Presenter at this conference. Transforming Clinical Care: workforce processes and skills within existing care settings to meet the emerging needs of behavioral health and medically complex patients by maximizing resources for optimal patient outcomes and leading a staff team through change management.
CCO Oregon Conference 2018 – First NP Presenter at this conference. Transforming Clinical Care: workforce processes and skills within existing care settings to meet the emerging needs of behavioral health and medically complex patients by maximizing resources for optimal patient outcomes and leading a staff team through change management.
Josephine County Oregon 2018 – Community in Recovery – presenter -How SUD Treatment Works
Josephine County Oregon 2018 – Community in Recovery – presenter -How SUD Treatment Works
Oregon Nurses Association – 2018 – Presenter “Community Trans-itions" Patient engagement with the Transgender Community including SUD services
Oregon Nurses Association – 2018 – Presenter “Community Trans-itions" Patient engagement with the Transgender Community including SUD services
APNA Faculty member - Transitions in Practice Certificate Program. Presenter 2014, 2020: Patient engagement with co-occurring population.
APNA Faculty member - Transitions in Practice Certificate Program. Presenter 2014, 2020: Patient engagement with co-occurring population.
American Red Cross – 2022 - Training disaster team - Harm Reduction & Naloxone training
American Red Cross – 2022 - Training disaster team - Harm Reduction & Naloxone training
Healthy Families of Southern Oregon - 2022 - Harm Reduction & Naloxone training
Healthy Families of Southern Oregon - 2022 - Harm Reduction & Naloxone training
North Middle School, Grants Pass, Oregon – 2024 Addiction and Overcoming Adversity
North Middle School, Grants Pass, Oregon – 2024 Addiction and Overcoming Adversity
Sterling High School, Somerdale, NJ – Annual speaker on addiction and the field of Nursing.
Sterling High School, Somerdale, NJ – Annual speaker on addiction and the field of Nursing.
Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester NJ Tri-County Social Services training – 2010 – Patient engagement for people who use drugs.
Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester NJ Tri-County Social Services training – 2010 – Patient engagement for people who use drugs.
Published - Journal American Psychiatric of Nursing for Championing Person-First Language: A Call to Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses, Volume 19 Issue 3 June 2013 pp. 146 – 151.
Published - Journal American Psychiatric of Nursing for Championing Person-First Language: A Call to Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses, Volume 19 Issue 3 June 2013 pp. 146 – 151.
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