Dawn Hudgins

Dawn Hudgins has a wide range of work experience in various industries. Dawn served as the Senior Vice President of Service Delivery at the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) from 2018 to present, overseeing six different segments of the organization and leading initiatives such as reimagining and executing flagship events, transitioning events to virtual formats, and contributing to the strategic redirection of the organization for sustainability and longevity. Prior to ILTA, Dawn was the Vice President of Brand and Events at ILTA from 2018 to present.

Before their role at ILTA, Dawn worked as the Director of Marketing and Communications at Litera Microsystems from 2015 to 2018. In this role, they were responsible for brand restructuring, advertising campaigns, social media marketing, website management, trade shows, webinars, podcasts, press releases, and all forms of marketing and communications across multiple regions. Dawn achieved notable accomplishments, including successfully rebranding after a merger/acquisition and significantly increasing website sales and lead generation.

From 2001 to 2014, Dawn held various roles at Volvo Group, including Corporate Communications Officer and Culture Navigator. At Volvo, they developed and executed communications plans, created and edited monthly messages from key stakeholders, organized virtual and live town halls, managed intranet and portal development, orchestrated events, and led strategic development teams. In their dual role as a Culture Navigator, Dawn was responsible for promoting employee engagement and improving retention and customer satisfaction.

Prior to their time at Volvo, Dawn owned and served as the Creative Director of Elm Tree Communications from 1993 to 2001.

Throughout their career, Dawn has demonstrated strong leadership, strategic planning, and project management skills while achieving notable accomplishments in event management, brand development, marketing, and communications.

Dawn Hudgins obtained a BA in English Media Communications from High Point University, completing their degree from 1989 to 1993. In 2019 to 2020, they attended the Yale School of Management for an Executive Education - Executive Management Program. Dawn also has several additional certifications, including Certified Association Management (CAM) from IAEE in February 2023, Myers Briggs - Type 2 Certification from CPP in June 2013, DiSC from the American Management Association in March 2012, CTT Part 1 and Part 2 from Barrett Values Center in 2011, Speed of Trust from Franklin Covey in 2011, and FISH from the American Management Association in September 2002.