Dawn McGahey

Dawn McGahey has extensive experience in administrative and support roles, primarily within the non-profit sector. At Practical Action from November 1991 to November 2015, Dawn served as Practical Answers Assistant, facilitating knowledge sharing about technologies for underprivileged communities and managing budgets and reports. In the role of Project Management and Administration Officer, high-level administrative support was provided to the Head of Fundraising and Supporter Services. Following a tenure at Smiths Industries Limited as Administration Assistant, Dawn returned to Practical Action as Supporter Services Manager from April 2017 to May 2023. Prior to the current position at VSO as Supporter Care, Dawn worked at GEC Turbine Generators Limited as Secretary to the International Operations HR Manager, where office efficiency and travel arrangements were prioritized.