Dawn Shirreffs
Chair of the board
Why IOI:
On my first visit to Isabela it became clear that IOI is about empowering local families to build safe and sustainable future for themselves and their environment.
My IOI role:
As a member of the Board of Directors I am part of the team that helps support staff and provide leadership on how to achieve our goals and advance our mission
Life prior to IOI:
I have spent over 10 years restoring the Everglades ecosystem working with nonprofit organizations, federal and state agencies on a range of issues from land use to endangered species. My work has ranged from training large exotic animals to educating members of congress – actually those two tasks are not so different.
Just me:
I am a New York transplant to Miami’s paradise. I hold a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Growth Management and a Masters in Public Administration. More importantly I am an aspiring world traveler, photo enthusiast, a foodie, and a pragmatic idealist.