Dawn Lapierre

Dawn Lapierre serves as the Healthy Living Director at the YMCA of Greater Springfield, overseeing the Health and Wellness Department and leading community-based health initiatives such as LIVESTRONG at the YMCA and the YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program since June 2012. Additionally, Dawn has held the position of Program Manager for LIVESTRONG at the YMCA and has experience as a College Financial Aid Seminar Presenter with the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority. Prior roles include Education Program Officer at the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts and Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Elms College. Educational qualifications include an MBA and BSBA in Finance from Western New England University, a Personal Trainer Certification from the National Exercise Trainers Association, and a Health Coach Certification from Holyoke Community College.