Dawn S. Reese, CEO

The Wooden Floor, Santa Ana

Dawn S. Reese is the chief executive officer of The Wooden Floor, a creative youth development organizationThe organization receives numerous awards including the 2021 New York Life Foundation AIM High Afterschool Award for Middle School Programming. During Reese's tenure, The Wooden Floor opened its second location in Santa Ana, and licensed its model in Washington, DC. Reese received the 2020 Women of Distinction Award from 34th CA Senate District, 2019 Women Breaking Barriers Award from Connected Women of Influence, the 2018 Founders Award from the Institute for Community Impact, and the 2016 Center for Leadership Award for Innovation from California State University Fullerton. Currently, Reese serves on the Board of Directors for OneOC as Treasurer, OC Music and Dance, Passkeys Foundation as Board Chair, and the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce. Reese is a leading voice for improving nonprofit board governance and board diversity practices.