Nigel A Dawson

Proven housing and homelessness program leader with 10+ years of experience with trauma-informed, survivor-centered housing programs. Proven track record in multi-program management, staff supervision, and cross-sector partnerships across the DMV and Southeast. Experienced in audit readiness, program launches, and scaling housing interventions while centering equity and dignity.

PSHP Program Supervisor - Pathways to Housing DC - Washington, DC

(2023-10)

Leads a team of 7 case managers to deliver permanent supportive housing services for up to 130 clients, ensuring compliance with grant, HMIS, and organizational standards. Partners with finance and operations while managing data systems to ensure grant compliance and quality improvement. Innovate program strategies to improve billing and services. Launching a new mental health service model to broaden the holistic resources available to Pathways clients.

Shallow Subsidy Program Supervisor - HOPE Atlanta - Atlanta, GA

(2021-10 - 2023-07)

Provides program leadership and ensures operational excellence for the HOPE Atlanta Shallow Subsidy program.

• Developed dynamic teams while streamlining workflows to effectively distribute $55,000/month in TFA serving 30+ counties in North Georgia.
• Developed training curriculum and compliance procedures.
• Led budgeting and U.S. government reporting for the $2.7 million grant.
• Led the successful 2022 VA Financial Audit for the entire Hope Atlanta SSVF program. Covering 3 years of fiscal auditing and documentation.
• Built an empowered team of 5 (including hiring, supervision and growth) from the ground up ensuring operational success and flexibility to constantly innovate our service strategy.

SSVF Case Manager - HOPE Atlanta - Atlanta, GA

(2019-11 - 2021-10)

• Provided case management services to veteran clients and worked in partnership with the VA to connect clients to services.
• Housed 50+ veteran clients with exemplary case management, including successful provision of housing and partner referrals.
• Maintained complex data systems for all clients and submitted all reports and services promptly.
• Conducted peer training and contributed to rapid program growth.

Community Advocate (Volunteer Position) - Men Stopping Violence - Atlanta, GA

(2019-07 - 2023-07)

• Member of weekly Men Stopping Violence advocate meeting to generate counter-patriarchal narratives.
• Supported in developing advocacy platform to support the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
• Supported the launch of a youth leadership program.

Lead Housing Case Manager - Hearts to Nourish Hope - Atlanta, GA

(2018-02 - 2019-10)

Led a team of 4 to provide eviction prevention services for women in Clayton County, Georgia. Services included preventative TFA for victims of domestic violence and single mothers.

• Disbursed more than $250,000 in eviction prevention funding.
• Managed all aspects of fiduciary reporting and data management.
• Liaison between partner agencies and program funder.
• Served on COC advisory committee for Clayton County, Georgia.

Achievement Club Coordinator - United Way of Greater Atlanta - Atlanta, GA

(2017-02 - 2018-02)

Led 6 United Way Achievement clubs in the Atlanta Metro area, which supported single mothers and at-risk families to achieve their goals through limited education, goal setting, and peer support.

• Launched successful clubs in 2 new counties.
• Maintained all elements of fiscal reporting and disbursed funds totaling <10K over a year-long period.
• Assisted clients in building social capital through educational empowerment at a local level.

Community Outreach Fellow - The Family Center/La Familia - Fort Collins, CO

(2015-06 - 2016-07)

Conducted research focusing on social services and client-driven methods for community building.

• Connected migrant women facing domestic violence to short and long-term housing resources.
• Led the successful effort to enlarge the scope and effect of their Parents-as-Teachers program through public engagement and marketing while gaining invaluable experience in an agency that works as an informational and organizational hub for many locally available social services.
• Enlarged and strengthened a robust referral network for local social service providers.

MASTER OF ARTS - ANTHROPOLOGY – PUBLIC HEALTH FOCUS - Colorado State University (2016)

BACHELOR OF ARTS - CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY - Florida State University (2010)