Christy Dawson

Background

About Christy Dawson

Christy Dawson is the passionate founder of Christy's Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger and improving food security for families in need across Southern California. With over a decade of experience in nonprofit management and food relief, Christy has built a strong reputation as a community leader and advocate for healthier, more resilient communities. Her ability to combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership has helped Christy’s Foundation grow into a vital resource, providing tens of thousands of pounds of nutritious food to underserved families each week. Before founding Christy's Foundation in 2017, Christy worked in the tax departments of Deloitte & Touche and Thomson Reuters. During her time with these global organizations, she honed critical skills in financial oversight, compliance, and strategic planning. These experiences provided her with a solid foundation in managing complex operations and finances, which has been instrumental in scaling Christy's Foundation to its current level of impact. Under Christy’s leadership, the foundation has not only expanded its food relief services to multiple locations but has also developed programs focused on nutritional education and healthy meal preparation. Christy’s skills in program development, fundraising, partnership building, and team management have enabled her to secure resources and collaborations with local businesses, government agencies, and community partners. Her dedication to providing both immediate food relief and long-term health education continues to make a profound difference in the lives of those Christy's Foundation serves.