Dawn Powell

Dawn Powell is a Principal at StepStone Group, where she plays a significant role in both responsible investing and private equity.12 Her work at StepStone focuses on several key areas:

Responsible Investing

Dawn is a member of StepStone's responsible investing team, where she concentrates on:

• ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) integration
• Impact investing across various asset classes and investment strategies1

Private Equity

In addition to her responsible investing work, Dawn is also part of StepStone's private equity team, specializing in:

• Venture capital
• Growth equity2

Background and Experience

Before joining StepStone, Dawn's career included:

• Working as an Investor Relations Officer and ESG team member at Capital Group Private Markets
• Managing ESG factors for a portfolio of emerging markets private equity investments
• Experience at Global Equity Administradora de Recursos, a Brazilian private equity firm
• Conducting research in Brazil as a Fulbright scholar1

Education and Qualifications

Dawn's educational background and professional qualifications include:

• MBA with honors from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
• BA in International Relations from the University of Southern California
• CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) Charterholder1

Dawn Powell is an active participant in industry events, often speaking on topics related to impact investing and ESG integration.45 Her LinkedIn profile username is dawnepowell, and she has over 500 connections on the platform.3