Ep. 35 – Creative Approaches to Bringing Fresh Produce

Ep. 35 – Creative Approaches to Bringing Fresh Produce

On this episode, we are grateful to have Dion Dawson.  Dion is the Founder and Chief Dreamer of Dion’s Chicago Dream, an innovative nonprofit, social enterprise, combating 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 has won numerous awards, most recently from the Illinois Holocaust Museum – a 2024 Luminary Award for individuals who exemplify how everyday people can hold great power for change in their communities.

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