Dawn Christian

Senior Vice President of Inclusion & Diversity at GCI Health

Dawn Christian is an experienced executive specializing in diversity, inclusion, equity, and social impact. They are currently the CEO and Founder of Belong by Dawn Christian, an executive coaching and strategic consulting firm focused on belonging, inclusion, equity, diversity, access, and social justice.1 2

Previously, Dawn held leadership positions at GCI Health, including:

EVP and Head of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accountability & Social Impact (IDEAS) & Cultural Marketing (August 2021 - August 2022)
Senior Vice President and Head of Inclusion, Equity & Diversity (2020 - 2021)2

Dawn's career highlights include:

Founding "The Belonging Conference" (#BeCon)
Transforming corporate branding strategies
Launching leadership accelerator programs
Developing inclusive marketing initiatives

Their educational background includes:

BA in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley
MBA from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management
Leadership Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University2

Dawn's personal experiences, including losing their mother to lupus at 18, influenced their career path in healthcare communications.3 They are known for their commitment to creating inclusive cultures, driving strategic initiatives, and promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.1 2