Dawn Mann

Milestones

My road in life has taken me all over.

I moved to Vietnam at 17

I didn't graduate college until I was 26

Education

High School
Anderson High School

Bachelor
Integrated Circuit Design Technology/Technician
University of Houston

Graduate
Public Administration
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Career

Executive Director

I run a nonprofit that teaches English through dance!

Career Roadmap

My work combines:

Non-Profit Organizations

Education

Teaching / Mentoring

Day to Day

So many e-mails! Teaching is just a portion of our work-load! Managing contracts, employees and partnerships takes up the majority of our work.

Advice for Getting Started

Here's the first step for everyone

Make those contacts and get that resume building experience!

Recommended Education

Bachelor
Integrated Circuit Design Technology/Technician

Graduate
Public Administration

Hurdles

The Noise I Shed

From Society in General:

""That would be a great hobby, but it's not a career path" or "How will you make money, if you run a non-profit?". I also heard "It's too hard to start a non-profit, it will never succeed." I still love proving them wrong. "

People were almost sympathetic towards me that I had this vision. It was as if they patted me on the back and said, "Aw, that's cute you have this idea". My vision was so clear to me though, that this didn't distract me. Have a goal, and a flexible plan. If your goal stays consistent, whatever road bumps that may appear will be easily conquered. Don't let bureaucracy scare you, but take the chance to learn from it. People are people, no matter their title. Be vulnerable and confident all at once

Challenges I Overcame

Financial

Executive Director

Milestones

Education