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Dawn Hunter

JD
Founder & CEO
The Dawn Lab
Country or state 
United States (Florida)
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City 
St. Petersburg
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Languages 
English
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Timezone 
America/New_York

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Bio

Dawn Hunter, JD, MPH is a speaker, trainer, and culture strategist who blends law, leadership, and wellbeing to create healthier, more human-centered workplaces. Drawing on her expertise as a public health lawyer and Certified Wellness Practitioner, she helps leaders and organizations move from burnout and disconnection toward resilience, integrity, and sustainable growth.

With more than 20 years of experience in public health, policy, and leadership, Dawn has guided teams across sectors — from government and higher education to nonprofit and corporate spaces. Rooted in her belief that thriving workplaces begin with thriving people, Dawn invites leaders to build cultures where rest, respect, and boundaries drive results.

Known for her practical, research-based insights and her warm, engaging presence, Dawn speaks on topics such as workplace wellbeing, inclusive leadership, boundary setting, and culture transformation. Her mission: to empower leaders and teams to thrive while creating workplaces where people feel seen, valued, and whole.

Current position (1)

Founder & CEO

The Dawn Lab

Degrees (4)
BA English Literature
Princeton University
1995 to 1999
BS Microbiology
University of South Florida
2006 to 2007
MPH Global Communicable Disease
University of South Florida
2010 to 2011
Juris Doctor
Stetson University College of Law
2009 to 2012

Presentations

Presentations (7)
How to Build Workplaces People Actually Want to Work In

In today’s rapidly changing world of work, traditional approaches to culture, engagement, and wellbeing are no longer enough. In this keynote, Dawn reveals what it really takes to create workplaces where people can thrive by embracing ways of working that nurture belonging, wellbeing, and sustainable success. Through real-world examples and practical insights, she helps leaders move beyond quick fixes to build cultures that last

Result:
Healthier teams, better business outcomes, and a workplace culture that attracts and retains talent.

Boundaries: The Leadership Habit That Builds Trust, Prevents Burnout, and Drives Results

Boundaries aren’t barriers. They’re leadership tools. In her signature talk, Dawn shares how leaders can use boundaries to build stronger teams, reduce burnout, and lead with greater clarity and confidence. Drawing on research, lived experience, and practical strategies, she shows how setting and modeling boundaries fosters trust, enhances communication, and opens the door to a new way to lead and live.

Result:
Practical tools to lead with balance and integrity while building teams that thrive.

The RESET Method — Rebuilding Leadership Capacity & Workplace Culture

A flagship keynote introducing Dawn Hunter’s RESET Method — a public-health-informed leadership & culture methodology designed to rebuild leadership capacity, strengthen engagement, and create sustainable workplace culture. This session helps organizations navigate burnout, disengagement, and cultural misalignment with practical, people-centered strategies that actually last.

Ethical & Inclusive Leadership in Modern Organizations

A culture-shifting keynote on values-based leadership that promotes accountability, psychological safety, and building equitable workplace culture rooted in trust, transparency, and shared power.

Joy at Work — Engagement, Retention & Thriving Teams

An energizing keynote on cultivating connection, meaning, and joy to strengthen engagement, retention, and team wellbeing.

Bridging Research & Practice — Turning Evidence Into Action

Explore how to transform research into stories, strategies, and leadership decisions that drive sustainable workplace change.

Leading Through Change

Practical tools and strategies rooted in real-world experience for leaders navigating transition, complexity, and competing demands.

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Work and Leadership, Redefined
The Future of Work is Human: Leading with Wellness, Balance, and Connection on The Balanced Woman Podcast

Expertise (21)

Leadership
Health & Well-being
Workplace Culture Strategist Organizational Wellbeing Burnout Prevention Leadership Capacity Development Ethical Leadership Inclusive Leadership Workplace Culture Transformation Employee Engagement Psychological safety Human-Centered Leadership Modern Leadership Development Change Management Disengaged Workforce Solutions Workplace wellbeing values-based leadership wellness strategy Law and Policy Civic Health RESET Method

Clients

Health Resources in Action
Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg
National Network of Public Health Institutes
ASTHO
City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health Department
North Carolina Institute for Public Health
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Public Health Law Center

Awards & certifications (3)

Jennifer Robbins Award for the Practice of Public Health Law
American Public Health Association Law Section
2021
USF College of Public Health Outstanding Alumni Award
University of South Florida College of Public Health
2023
Humanitarian Award
Gathering of Women
2024
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Why choose me? 

A speaker who inspires, equips, and empowers, Dawn redefines how we work, lead, and thrive.

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