Dawn Brown serves as the Director of the Cross-Cultural Innovation and Engagement (CCIE) Hub within Programs and Services at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). She leads a dynamic, diverse team advancing mental health equity in Black, Brown, Indigenous, and faith communities through community driven programs, partnerships, and culturally responsive engagement. Her team’s work spans multiple sectors, including Corporate & Workplace Chaplaincy, Public Safety, Colleges and Universities, Sports Organizations, Nonprofits, and Mental Health & Recovery Programs. Dawn is a mental health advocate, national DEIB trainer, and international speaker committed to eliminating disparities and creating mental‑health‑friendly, stigma‑free workplaces, houses of worship, and communities. In addition to her role at NAMI, she serves on her local Planning Commission, working to improve community wellbeing and quality of life. Dawn is passionate about helping individuals and families integrate mental health awareness into daily living through innovative, culturally grounded strategies.