Dion Dawson is the Founder and Chief Dreamer of Dion’s Chicago Dream, an innovative nonprofit social enterprise combatting food insecurity at the intersection of logistics and last-mile delivery. He has more than a decade of experience in leadership, social entrepreneurship and executive communications. He is a TEDx speaker, an Aspen Institute Food Fellow, an Echoing Green Fellow, and a U.S. Navy veteran.Dion’s mission is to challenge the solvency of food insecurity through the stabilization of the supply chain, using data-driven operations, consistent quality, and a deep commitment to a resident-informed process that meets residents and recipients where they are. He prioritizes the end-user experience and has reinvigorated the traditional food distribution model. His philanthropic achievements include being named a 2023 University of Chicago Civic Leadership Academy Fellow, a 2023 Chicago Bulls Martin Luther King Legacy Award recipient, and a 2021 American Express NGen Fellow. He is also a public relations and communications expert, whose writings have been featured in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Crain’s Chicago, and other publications.