https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i en-us 2023-07-05 19:18:06 UTC 2025-12-18 15:58:06 UTC hello@padlet.com jdawson101 https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638966361 I grew up outside of Philadelphia, PA. I am an only child. My parents are both retired--my father was an IT professional and my mother a teacher/administrator. ]]> 2023-07-05 19:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638966361 jdawson101 https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638966842 I have lived in Los Angeles since 2012. I live with my partner Kait and dog Benny.]]> 2023-07-05 19:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638966842 jdawson101 https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638967106 I have a Bachelor's Degree in Ancient Greek from Vassar College.]]> 2023-07-05 19:23:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638967106 jdawson101 https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638967312 I just graduated with a Master's in Social Entrepreneurship from USC.]]> 2023-07-05 19:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638967312 jdawson101 https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638967458 I enrolled at PCC to get a certificate in Gerontology.]]> 2023-07-05 19:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638967458 jdawson101 https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638967765 I'm the co-founder of a start up that provides in-home services for the elderly and people with disabilities.]]> 2023-07-05 19:25:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638967765 jdawson101 https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638968166 Before Pallas Care, I was a nonprofit fundraiser for 17 years. Here in Los Angeles I've worked for the Los Angeles LGBT Center, ONE Archives Foundation, and Project Angel Food.]]> 2023-07-05 19:26:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638968166 jdawson101 https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638968417 I'm the Treasurer of the Board of the OUTWORDS Archive, which collects, preserves and shares the stories of LGBTQIA2+ elders.]]> 2023-07-05 19:27:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638968417 jdawson101 https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638968852 I enjoy watching British murder mysteries, including Midsomer Murders, Father Brown, and McDonald & Dobbs.]]> 2023-07-05 19:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638968852 jdawson101 https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638969220 I read a lot for pleasure--usually I average a book a week when I'm not in school. The last book I read was Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson.]]> 2023-07-05 19:29:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638969220 jdawson101 https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638969796 I try to get a short workout in every day; my favorite is a barre, pilates, or other strength workout on the Peloton app.]]> 2023-07-05 19:31:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638969796 jdawson101 https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638970328 My favorite food is ice cream, which I eat nearly every day. My favorite flavor is mint chocolate chip.]]> 2023-07-05 19:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638970328 jdawson101 https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638970617 After college, I moved to New York City where I lived for 6 years. I lived in 4/5 boroughs and New Jersey. My best friend still lives there, so I try to get back at least once a year.]]> 2023-07-05 19:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638970617 jdawson101 https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638971219 I like to take a big trip every year. Last year I went to Sweden. I've also been to Japan, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Rome, Athens, Paris, Berlin, and Prague. My next trip will be England with my mother in 2024.]]> 2023-07-05 19:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638971219 jdawson101 https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638971880 Nice to meet you, I'm Jen (or Jennifer) Dawson.]]> 2023-07-05 19:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jdawson101/aogdn17c728joi5i/wish/2638971880