Home Phone: (616) 534-4647 Cell Phone: (616) 550-8656 Email: email@dawnwhite.com

Education

Grand Valley State University One Campus Drive Allendale, MI 49401-9403 (616) 895-6611

Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Majors: Psychology and Finance Graduation: December 19, 1998 Degree: Master of Business Administration Major: General Business Graduation: April 29, 2000

Certifications

		Certified Park and Recreation Professional (In Process)
		Certified Senior Advisor (In Process)
		Community Transportation Association Certified Trainer of the Passenger Service and Safety Program
		ServSafe Certified in Safe Food Handling
		Senior Center Administration Certification (SCAC) (In Process)

Work Experience

		Senior Neighbors, Inc. 820 Monroe NW Suite 460 Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 459-6019		Position: Program Coordinator From: July 2006 To: Present Position: Senior Center Director From: August 2001 To: June 2006 Contact: Tom Oosterbaan, Director of Client Services
		Greater Online Marketing, LLC 3144 Byron Center Ave. Wyoming, MI 49519 (616) 550-8705		Position: General Partner From: August 1999 To: Present
		Grand Valley State University One Campus Drive Allendale, MI 49401-9403 (616) 895-6611		Position: Grad Research Assistant From: August 1999 To: May 2000 Contact: Dr. Lars Larson, Mgt. Dept.
		Self-Employed General Property Management		Position: Owner/Manager From: November 1993 To: Present
		Amicare Home Healthcare 2547 Three Mile Road Suite D. Walker, MI 49544 (616) 942-9448		Position: Certified Home Health Aide From: August 1989 To: August 2000 Contact: Jill Pacic

Memberships

• Professional Member of Michigan Recreation and Park Association (MRPA)
  
• Michigan Association of Senior Centers
  
• Psi Chi Member (National Honor Society in Psychology)
  
• Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Member
  
• American Psychological Association (APA) Member

Job Related Boards/Committees

• Michigan Association of Senior Centers Board of Directors (Public Relations Chair)
  
• Kent County Essential Needs Task Force Food Subcommittee (represent senior community)
  
• Senior Neighbors Strategic Planning Committee Member
  
• "Embrace Innovation & Accept Risk" Strategic Planning Subcommittee (Chair)
  
• Senior Neighbors Trip Club / Travel Agency Committee (Chair)
  
• Senior Neighbors Building Committee Member (overseeing the feasibility, plans and construction of senior centers in Kent County)
  
• Spectrum Health Healthier Communities Committee Member (represent senior community)

Published Work
(Under maiden name - Curtis)

Sanchez, C. & Curtis, D. (2000). Different minds and common problems: Geert Hofstede's research on national cultures. Performance Improvement Quarterly, 13, 9-19.

White, D. (2006). Creating a Welcoming Environment: A Guide for Senior Centers and Nutrition Sites. A White Paper, Senior Neighbors, Inc.