Dawn Rodgers is a founder and former Co-Executive Director of the Momentum Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her visionary leadership and commitment to the programs vision have been central to the program’s success.

An adept writer, researcher, and data analyst, Dawn has consistently applied her extensive expertise to the strategic and operational frameworks of the programs she leads. Under her guidance, the Momentum Centre achieved remarkable outcomes. Their Momentum Now program for youth 18-30 on income assistance was part of a national research project where they were able to achieve 8-10 times the results of their control groups by program end, and double the results of their control groups still a year and half later, despite working with the most barriered participants in the study. When the province conducted their own
study, they found that there was a 70% EIA closure rate a year later, despite most participants coming from multi-generational EIA dependance. This success is a testament to the effective, wrap-around support services the Centre provides, including good governance, counseling, skills training, which collectively help individuals sustain the program and supports for stakeholders.

The program’s effectiveness under Dawn’s leadership not only transformed the lives of many participants but also garnered substantial provincial recognition and support. The Momentum Centre received $900,000 in funding from the province of Manitoba, affirming its impact and the value of its continued operations.

Now working with the Indigenous Strategy Alliance, Dawn continues to bring her skills and dedication to broader community-focused initiatives, leveraging her experience to support and empower Indigenous communities. Her foundational work at the Momentum Centre remains a highlight of her career, reflecting her deep commitment to social change and rehabilitation.

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