Our Team

Dawn Marzano

Communications Director

Dawn joined America Makes as Communications Manager in 2022 and advanced to Director in 2024. She leads and works with the cross-functional and cross-organizational team to develop, implement, and execute a broad range of communication functions to shape and inform the public perception of the Institute. Additionally, she is responsible for defining the Institute’s communication strategies, amplifying the successes of Institute and membership projects and programs, ensuring the effectiveness of social media channels, and leveraging data to optimize communication activities.

Dawn has more than 25 years of experience in the marketing communication field. She previously served as the Director of Communications for the Highland Local School District in Medina, OH, for 14 years, during which she led a comprehensive communication, public relations, and marketing program. She developed all internal and external communications initiatives, including digital and print publications, content strategy, district rebranding, crisis communications, and media relations efforts. Her work has been recognized on both regional and national levels.

Her career includes communications roles in the Warren City School District, Home Savings, and Forum Health.

She holds a bachelor’s in Professional Writing and Editing from Youngstown State University.