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Dawn Hjelseth
Vice President of Marketing and Communication at River City Company
Dawn Hjelseth is the Vice President of Marketing and Communication at River City Company in Chattanooga, Tennessee.12 She manages all aspects of the company's marketing, communication campaigns, operations, and programs.2 In her role, she supports all departments within River City Company and works to inform residents and visitors about downtown events, restaurants, shops, and attractions.1
Prior to joining River City Company, Dawn worked at green|spaces, Chattanooga's sustainability nonprofit, from 2013 to 2020 as the Chief Development Officer.2 She was instrumental in developing programs such as Empower Chattanooga, the Chattanooga Green Prix, and the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan.2 Before that, she served as the Director of Volunteers and Events at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga.2
Dawn graduated from Grand Valley State University in Michigan in 2007 with a dual degree in International Business and Marketing, a Minor in Spanish, and an Emphasis in Sales and Nonprofit Management.2
In her personal life, Dawn enjoys foraging for mushrooms in the spring, paddling on the river in the summer, and making wine in the fall.1 Her favorite dinner spots in Chattanooga include Champy's, Taco Mamacita, Basecamp, and Easy Bistro.1
