Mandy Ellerton

Mandy Ellerton is the Founder and Principal Consultant at dawn, a company focused on shifting capital and building power for food and healthcare systems transformation.1 She is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has a background in philanthropic innovation and social justice advocacy.2

Professional Background

Mandy has experience in various sectors related to community development and social impact:

• She previously worked at the Bush Foundation for nine years, where she was involved with the Community Innovation Grant program.35
• Currently, she operates as an independent consultant specializing in food and healthcare systems transformation.5

Education

Mandy Ellerton attended the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.1

Interests and Expertise

Beyond her professional work, Mandy is known for her:

• Advocacy for social justice
• Interest in gut health and fermented foods
• Passion for reading2

Her work appears to blend philanthropy, social work, and systems-level change, with a particular focus on food and healthcare sectors. Mandy's LinkedIn profile reflects her current role as the founder of dawn, where she continues to work on transforming critical systems that impact communities.14