Dawn Carioto

Vice President Brand Strategy, Merchandising & E-commerce at Youth Athletes United

Dawn Carioto has a diverse background in the merchandising and brand management industry. Dawn is currently serving as the Director of Merchandising & E-Commerce at Youth Athletes United since June 2022. Previously, they worked as the Senior Director of Sports - Licensing & Brand Management at Authentic Brands Group from December 2016 to January 2019. Prior to that, they held the position of Director of Merchandising & Licensing - Chef Emeril Lagasse Brand at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia from February 2015 to December 2016. Dawn also has extensive experience at Toys R Us, where they served in various roles such as Global Director Brand Management & Product Development, Global Brand Director, and Global Brand Manager from 2007 to 2014. Dawn began their career as a Buyer at HSN from March 2003 to July 2007, where they achieved significant sales growth and introduced new categories.

Dawn Carioto obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Merchandising & Textiles from Florida State University between 1999 and 2002.

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