Jayson Dawkins

Jayson Dawkins is a Policy Analyst with experience at the City of Rocky Mount since March 2020, where responsibilities include creating and presenting the "Rocky Mount Workforce Housing Strategic Plan" and engaging stakeholders on housing-related policy issues. Previous roles include a Policy Analyst Intern at the NC Department of Health and Human Services, focusing on tobacco prevention programs and hospital commitment processes, and positions in education and grassroots organizing. Jayson has held legislative internships in the United States Senate and participated in the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Emerging Leaders Program. Educational qualifications include a Master's Degree in Public Policy Analysis from Duke University and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Public Administration from Winston-Salem State University.