ABOUT DAWNING

The People
Behind Dawning

Experienced leadership.
Thoughtful strategy.
Meaningful connections.

Meet the Executive Team

A SHARED COMMITMENT TO PEOPLE, PURPOSE AND PROGRESS.

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Kendra Riley

FOUNDER & OWNER

Strategic communicator, passionate advocate, and founder of Dawning PR.

Jennifer Sturgeon

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Brings a wealth of experience in strategic communications and client partnerships.

Sarah Wilson

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Focused on creative strategy, media relations, and meaningful brand storytelling.

Kendra

Kendra Riley

FOUNDER & OWNER

Strategic communicator, passionate advocate, and founder of Dawning PR.

Kendra

Kendra Riley

FOUNDER & OWNER

Strategic communicator, passionate advocate, and founder of Dawning PR.

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MEET OUR FOUNDER

A Founder Who Understands the Power of a Story

Kendra Riley founded Dawning PR in 2013 with a simple belief: that strategic communications can open doors, create opportunities, and drive meaningful change.

Her work is grounded in a deep understanding of people, purpose, and the power of a well-told story—helping purpose-driven organizations, leaders, and causes reach the audiences that matter most.

When Advocacy Became Personal.

Kendra's family's experience with a rare genetic disorder, metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), ignited a deeper mission. What began as a personal journey became a lifelong commitment to newborn screening, access to treatment, and patient advocacy.

This experience continues to shape her work today, reinforcing her belief that every story has the power to create awareness, advance research, and improve lives.

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Newborn Screening

Expanding early detection to save lives.

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Treatment Access

Advocating for broader access to innovative therapies.

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Patient Advocacy

Amplifying patient voices to drive lasting change.

A Voice for Change

KENDRA SHARES HER PERSPECTIVE TO RAISE AWARENESS AND INSPIRE ACTION.

Let's Build Something Meaningful.

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS FOR A BRIGHTER TOMORROW.