Dawson was installed for her second term at the 43rd Annual Education Institute and Conference on Aug. 2, 2015 in Atlanta, Ga. She will serve from 2015-2017. In addition to her role as secretary, Dawson also was appointed as the Associate Editor for the NBNA Newsletter.
The National Black Nurses Association's mission is to represent and provide a forum for Black Nurses to advocate and implement strategies to ensure access to the highest quality of health care for persons of color.