Non-Country Committee Voting Representative
Dawn Stewart
Dear all:
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for considering me as a candidate for the position of Non-Country Committee Voting Representative for Democrats Abroad America. It is an honor to be nominated, and I am deeply appreciative of the confidence you have shown in me. Please remembers to send and questions you may have my way.
Being part of a global community of Democrats who share a commitment to progress, equality, and justice has been a privilege. The opportunity to contribute to our collective mission in this capacity would be an extraordinary responsibility, and I am excited by the possibility of working alongside fellow Democrats to strengthen our party and further our values abroad.
Regardless of the outcome of this election, I remain fully committed to supporting the work of Democrats Abroad and advocating for policies that benefit not only our country but also the communities we serve around the world. I look forward to continuing to work together with all of you to make a positive impact.
Thank you again for your consideration. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this important process.
Please vote! I am counting on you!
Below you will find my statement as posted!
Warm regards,
Dr. Dawn Stewart
Chair, DA Committee Guyana
Dr. Stewart is the initiator of democrats abroad Guyana, serving as the current chair of DA Guyana. Mobilized the citizens of Guyana to vote in midterm and general elections. This resulted in significant growth in membership as well as increased number of voting from Guyana.
Dawn has had a rich and diversified career working in federal, local, nonprofit, and educational settings. Currently serving as the Chair of Democrats Abroad Guyana Committee. She served as a Councillor on the Georgetown Mayor and City Council, Georgetown, Guyana for four years. She serves as the CEO for New Dawn consulting LLC, Chairman and founder of Monique’s Helping Hands, NGO, in Georgetown, Guyana. Created the Guyanese Women Round Table and co-owner of Lyken Newburg Funeral home. She is an experienced Clinical Psychology, Researcher, Business owner, Consultant, Trainer, Program/Project Developer, University professor, and Nonprofit and Local Government Manager.
As a Guyanese native, Dr. Stewart has dedicated her life’s work towards organizing resources and supporting the development of community-based institutions for persons of Guyana and Caribbean Descent in the United States, particularly in New York, Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, Florida, Texas and New Jersey. She has also served as a trainer, speaker, and facilitator in the national and international arena. She has traveled and/or presented in several countries.
Dawn is a well-respected leader that has led many initiatives and special projects to empower marginalized communities in Guyana, and Caribbean communities nationally and internationally. She is the founder of Caribbean People International Collective Inc, a grass-roots organization that encourages women, children, and families to become self-sufficient through social and economic growth. She is founder of USA Caribbean AIDS Day, USA (National), both communities led initiatives that helped hundreds of families in the USA and the Caribbean. Partnered with other NPO’s to create and enable the passage of Caribbean Heritage Month celebrated annually in the USA.