Press & Media

Resources, coverage, and everything you need to tell Dawn's story well.

Welcome. If you're here, you're likely a journalist, podcast host, event organizer, or content creator looking for information about Dawn's work, background, or availability. Everything you need is on this page — bios in two lengths, press coverage, downloadable photos, and contact information for media inquiries.

If you don't find what you're looking for, reach out directly. Dawn's team responds to press and media inquiries within 48 hours.

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About Dawn — for event programs and introductions

Short bio (60 words): Dawn M. Hunter, JD, MPH, CWP is a Workplace Culture Strategist, keynote speaker, and founder of The Dawn Lab. With 15+ years at the intersection of public health law, health equity, and organizational life, she helps leaders and organizations build workplaces where people actually thrive. She is also the host of the Work Is Third podcast.

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Long bio (150 words): Dawn M. Hunter, JD, MPH, CWP is a Workplace Culture Strategist, keynote speaker, and the founder of The Dawn Lab, a consulting practice built on the belief that thriving organizations are made of thriving people.

With more than 15 years of experience at the intersection of public health, legal epidemiology, health equity, and organizational development, Dawn brings a rare combination of research depth, equity grounding, and practical wisdom to every stage she stands on. She is the creator of the RESET Method, a 90-day organizational transformation framework, and the host of Work Is Third, a podcast about building a life where work is just one part of the story.

Dawn's keynotes and workshops are known for being honest, actionable, and rooted in lived experience — she left a burnout-inducing workplace herself and rebuilt around her values. She speaks from that place, and audiences feel it.

Featured In

A quote by Dawn Hunter about workplace culture, with a background of a globe, butterflies, and a light blue backdrop, promoting an interview with Dr. Bharat Sangani in Authority Magazine, by The Dawn Lab.

Authority Magazine

When Everything Changed: Dawn Hunter of The Dawn Lab Shares Lessons From Life’s Turning Points
An interview with Dr. Bharat Sangani on the turning points that shaped Dawn’s experiences, leading her to shift habits and redefine what happiness really means.

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Bold Journey Magazine

Beating Burnout: Meet Dawn Hunter
Dawn Hunter shares the turning points that led to the founding of The Dawn Lab, and the leadership lessons that emerged from navigating burnout firsthand, with reflections on burnout prevention, systems change, and psychological safety.

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Dawn Hunter featured in Project Ownership – Creator of the RESET Method

Project Ownership

From the Lab to the Mic — Dawn Hunter’s Journey to Transform Work Culture
A deep dive into Dawn’s RESET Method, leadership philosophy, and approach to workplace culture transformation.

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Dawn Hunter featured in Cali Weekly – Human-Centered Leadership & Workplace Culture

Cali Weekly

Developing Amazing Employees with Collaboration and Human-Centered Leadership
A thought leadership feature on ethical leadership, engagement, and building thriving workplace cultures.

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Dawn Hunter featured in Orlando Voyager – Workplace Culture Strategist

Orlando Voyager

Inspiring Conversations with Dawn Hunter of The Dawn Lab
A feature on Dawn’s leadership journey, philosophy of Work Is Third, and her work as a workplace culture strategist and leadership keynote speaker.

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Dawn Hunter featured on The Balanced Woman Podcast – Workplace Culture Strategist & Burnout Prevention Expert

The Balanced Woman Podcast

Reclaiming Boundaries, Balance & Sustainable Ways of Working
A featured podcast conversation exploring Dawn’s Work Is Third philosophy, burnout prevention, boundaries, and her work as a workplace culture strategist and leadership keynote speaker.

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Dawn Hunter featured by University of South Florida College of Public Health – Organizational Wellbeing Expert

University of South Florida College of Public Health - Monday Letter

Welcoming a New Dawn in Wellbeing
A university spotlight highlighting Dawn’s public health background, research-informed leadership work, and organizational wellbeing expertise.

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Available to speak on

Dawn speaks on the following topics for media interviews, podcast conversations, and panel discussions:

  • Burnout prevention and organizational wellbeing

  • Workplace culture transformation

  • Ethical and inclusive leadership

  • Healthy boundaries as a leadership strategy

  • The future of work and what thriving actually requires

  • Public health approaches to organizational health

  • Building a life where work is just one part of the story

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For press inquiries, interview requests, media features, and podcast bookings, reach out directly:

Email: create@thedawnlab.com

Dawn's team responds to all media inquiries within 48 hours.

For speaking and event bookings, visit the Speaking page. For consulting and organizational work, visit the Consulting page.