Dawn Sykes

Dawn Sykes has been with Britepaths since 2013. She began as the Seasonal Programs Manager, working in that position for three years. Dawn is currently the Manager of the Financial Empowerment Center at South County (FEC), located in the Gerry Hyland Government Center in Alexandria. As the FEC manager, she manages the office’s daily operations and makes sure that the clients and financial literacy volunteers have the necessary tools for successful coaching experiences. Dawn also fosters good working relationships with our stakeholders and is the point of contact for our community partners for information about our services. Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, she has been instrumental in moving our services to virtual platforms to continue to provide quality supports to our clients. She supports our email marketing, website, event calendar, monthly newsletter, and social media. When needed, Dawn provides financial coaching for our clients. She is certified in Financial Capabilities through NeighborWorks America. Dawn also has a master’s degree in Business Administration and a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. She is the wife of a Navy veteran and mother of two college students. When asked why she likes working with Britepaths at the FEC, she says, “I enjoy serving the community by providing them with services and tools to change their lives.”