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Ms. Dawn Vermilya





◉ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from Cornell University; and an MBA from Wharton.

◉ Co-founded Daystar Academy in 2002 and served as its first Head of School. She currently serves on the board of directors and advisory committees of Ivy Group, Daystar Academy, and the Mona Foundation. Dawn and her husband, Mr. Cai Jinyong, have three daughters—Isabella, Sophia, and Eva—all Daystar graduates.

◉ Spent many years in international development, including with the Peace Corps in West Africa and the World Bank in China. Now based in Washington, DC, she is focused on community development initiatives.