
Dawon Robinson
Board Chair
Dawon Robinson is a community advocate, nonprofit leader, and education professional whose commitment to serving children and families is shaped by both lived and professional experience.
Having experienced the foster care system as a child before being adopted, Dawon understands firsthand the importance of stability, advocacy, supportive relationships, and access to resources. His personal journey inspired a career dedicated to helping children and families overcome barriers and navigate systems of support.
Dawon began his professional career serving youth and families at Huckleberry House and later St. Vincent Family Center, gaining valuable experience in youth advocacy, crisis intervention, family support, and community-based services. He continued this work with Communities In Schools of Ohio, where he served as Housing Stabilization Manager, connecting students and families experiencing housing instability with resources, educational support, and community partners.
Today, Dawon serves as the McKinney-Vento and Foster Care Liaison for South-Western City Schools, advocating for students experiencing homelessness and those involved in foster care. His work focuses on educational stability, school access, transportation, family support, and building partnerships that remove barriers to student success.
As Board Chair of BridgePoint Community Solutions, Dawon brings his lived experience, nonprofit background, educational leadership, and commitment to community engagement to the organization’s mission. He believes meaningful change happens when communities, schools, healthcare providers, nonprofits, and other partners work together to create sustainable solutions that improve opportunities and quality of life for children and families.



