Dawn James-Russell, MS, MA, LMFT-I, LCDC-I

Dawn James-Russell has a diverse work experience that spans different industries and roles. Dawn James-Russell, has recently worked as a Mental Health Provider for TimelyCare, where they provide support and counseling to patients. Prior to that, they were a Recovery Advocate at Phoenix House Texas, where they coordinated patients' daily schedules and provided support for their treatment. Dawn also worked as a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern at Willis Counseling Services, LLC.

Before transitioning to the mental health field, Dawn held several roles in human resources. Dawn James-Russell, was the Vice President of People, Counseling, and Culture at A Second Chance Class, where they provided counseling, partnership with regulatory agencies, and instruction to clients. Dawn James-Russell, also served as a Senior Consultant, Talent Enablement at HR&Co., where they designed and executed talent enablement and culture strategies for clients. Dawn was the Director of People Relations & DE&I at Scorpion, where they created and expanded people programs and practices to improve engagement and retention. Dawn James-Russell, also worked at Ernest Health as the Dual Director of Human Resources, overseeing organization development and compliance matters. Dawn worked as a TMNA HR Investigations specialist at Toyota North America, where they conducted investigations and facilitated conversations to resolve employee issues. Dawn James-Russell, was a Senior HR Business Partner at Santander Consumer USA, responsible for implementing HR initiatives and providing HR consultation for various business units. Dawn began their HR career as an HR Business Partner at Baylor Scott & White Health, where they worked with executives and line managers to develop HR strategies and facilitate compliance. Overall, Dawn James-Russell brings a well-rounded skill set and experience in both mental health and human resources.

Dawn James-Russell has a diverse educational background. Dawn James-Russell, holds a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling and a Master of Science (MS) degree in Human Relations and Business, both from Amberton University. Dawn James-Russell, also obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Secondary English Education from Paul Quinn College.

In addition to their academic achievements, Dawn has acquired several certifications to enhance their professional knowledge and skills. Dawn James-Russell, completed various courses through LinkedIn, including "Diversity and Inclusion in a Global Enterprise," "Business Leadership, Social Change, and Movements," "Creating Change: Diversity and Inclusion in the Tech Industry," "Developing Your Emotional Intelligence," "Rolling Out a Diversity and Inclusion Training Program in Your Company," "Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences," and "Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging." Dawn James-Russell, also earned the "Certified Drug, Alcohol, and Addiction Counselor" designation from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.