Second Annual DAWN Reception & Dinner
July 31, 2009
 | On July 31, 2009, DAWN celebrated its second anniversary with a reception and dinner at the Africare House, in Washington, DC. DAWNers and DAWNistas gathered to commemorate the organization's accomplishments as well as recognize some of its mentors who have helped the organization and its members along the way. The evening kicked off with an elegant reception, followed by an African-inspired dinner, DAWN memoir slideshow, welcoming remarks from the DAWN Executive Committee, and a keynote speech from our 2009 DAWN Mentor Guest of Honor, Ms. Jeannine B. Scott. |
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2009 DAWN Mentor Guest of Honor
Ms. Jeannine B. Scott, is the Senior Vice President at Africare and a long time advocate and supporter for Africa's growth and development. With a career spanning over 25 years in government, business and the non-profit sector, Ms. Scott has served as an advisor and mentor to many DAWNers and the organization was pleased to recognize her as this year's DAWN Mentor Guest of Honor.
Ms. Scott was also accompanied by additional mentors dedicated to promoting stronger US-Africa relations and the empowerment of women and girls also came to show their support for DAWN, including Ms. Lauri Fitz-Pegado of The Livingston Group and Dr. Gwen Mikell of Georgetown University. Together, these three esteemed women attended the celebration, imparted their wisdom and shared their insight on issues of affecting Africa and challenges in the workplace for women professionals.
2009 Annual Dinner Sponsors & Volunteers
A huge thank you goes to our supporters, Enjera Restaurant and Putumayo Records, for their generous donations.
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We also would like to thank our amazing volunteers who helped make the evening a success, including:
Sara Yonas, DAWN Graphic Designer;
Asmara Sium, DAWN Annual Dinner Photographer,
Ndimyake Mwakalyelye, DAWN Guest Reporter, VOA, and
The entire DAWN Executive Committee
Without your tireless energy, dedication and support, we wouldn't have had such an uplifting and beautiful evening.
Thank you for all that you do.
Sara Yonas, DAWN Graphic Designer;
Asmara Sium, DAWN Annual Dinner Photographer,
Ndimyake Mwakalyelye, DAWN Guest Reporter, VOA, and
The entire DAWN Executive Committee
Without your tireless energy, dedication and support, we wouldn't have had such an uplifting and beautiful evening.
Thank you for all that you do.
