Dawn Myers is a health educator, researcher, and advocate with over a decade of experience in secondary and post-secondary education. They are a doctoral candidate in health education at Teachers College, Columbia University, where their research explores the impact of gun violence on educators. Their work bridges public health, education, and policy, emphasizing school safety, trauma, and student well-being.

Dawn holds a master’s in secondary education from the University of Arizona and a bachelor’s in health science with a minor in biology from Northern Arizona University. They have presented at national conferences, including the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Student Research Conference, and contributed to peer-reviewed publications on youth firearm exposure and gun violence prevention.

A former paramedic, Dawn’s experiences in emergency response inform their commitment to violence prevention and school safety. Witnessing trauma firsthand, both in the field and classroom, they integrate crisis intervention and health promotion into their work. With 10 years of teaching experience, Dawn has designed and implemented inclusive curricula in health sciences, emergency medical response, and career and technical education.

Dawn is an active member of SOPHE, SAVIR, and the Regional Gun Violence Research Consortium. Committed to equity in education and violence prevention, they work to ensure educators and students have the tools to thrive.