Dawn Lindsay

Dr. Dawn Lindsay is the sixth president of Anne Arundel Community College.

Dr. Lindsay has dedicated over 30 years to the community college system. She leads utilizing the philosophy of servitude leadership and believes the foundation for this leadership style requires a strong ethical platform, transparent decision-making, the ability to develop collaborative relationships that are mutually beneficial, a commitment to shared governance and an institutional commitment to student success.

She is an active advocate, representing the needs, values and importance of the community college system at the local, state and national levels. Her unique and diverse background provides a multifaceted understanding of the needs of various stakeholders. She believes in open access, quality and diverse educational offerings and the need to build bridges among, and between, internal and external constituents.

Dr. Lindsay serves on national, regional and local boards. She is a member and vice chair of the Board of Directors for the League for Innovation in the Community College and a Board member of the American Association of Community Colleges, which she serves as the chair of the Commission on Student Success on the Public Policy and member of the Directors and Membership Services committee. Dr. Lindsay is also a member of the Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council. Regionally, she serves on the Board of the Directors for the Fort Meade Alliance.

Dr. Lindsay earned a doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University, a master's in Educational Counseling, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a Bachelor of Social Work from McDaniel College.