I founded DAWN to create a supportive, empowering community for women in and around the Davis area.
DAWN provided a space for connection, growth, and professional development through networking events, workshops, and casual gatherings.
Built a thriving community that fostered collaboration and mentorship
Organized networking events, workshops, and educational sessions
Created opportunities for women entrepreneurs and professionals to expand their networks
Championed social impact, community engagement, and professional growth
By cultivating meaningful relationships and shared learning experiences, DAWN helped women gain confidence, build strong connections, and grow personally and professionally.
BEYONCÉ
Redefining success for women by creating powerful connections and cultivating a safe space where everyone belongs and rises together!
We value collaboration over competition and connection over isolation. We believe that we all benefit when we grow together. We are a heart-centered community built on a DEIB foundation! Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging guide us as we create a safe space where everyone's voice matters and is valued!
DAWN is focused on building a safe space for cross-generational and cross-cultural women-centered connections. In 2023, DAWN grew into a community of over 450 local women in business.
Through our events, DAWN has transformed lives. New friendships blossomed, new collaborations formed, and businesses grew.
Our community provides resources, connections, and support to help female-identifying entrepreneurs succeed in their businesses.
We offer a variety of services, including mentorship, workshops, and networking events, to help women grow their businesses and achieve their goals.
Our vision is to create a world where women have equal opportunities and representation in the business world.
We strive to empower women to break down barriers and achieve their full potential.
We are redefining success for women by creating powerful connections and cultivating a safe space where everyone belongs and rises together!
We value collaboration over competition and connection over isolation. We believe that we all benefit when we grow together.
We are heart-centered and built on a DEIB foundation! Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging guide us as we create a safe space where everyone's voice matters and is valued!
We are create a multigenerational community where everyone belongs.
We want to create a world where we notice all the ways we are the same and celebrate and honor the differences that make us uniquely beautiful.
We dissolve social differences by creating a safe space where women can connect, learn from, and support one another.
Yuri Kochiyama
Message From The Founding Director
I founded DAWN in December 2022 to recreate the culture of a village, where people know and support each other through a natural elder system that values cross-generational and cross-cultural connections.
DAWN has grown and connected with over 450 women! Our Networking events are full of support and love! The feeling of belonging touches everyone who attends!
Davis is unique because people from around the world come here. I created DAWN to fill a need for women who are transplants without family nearby or who want to find their people and feel connected and supported by other women! Through our connection, we notice all the ways that we are the same and honor, celebrate, and learn about the wonderful ways that we are each different and unique.
DAWN is fast becoming that special community where everyone's voice, wisdom, and life experiences are valued! We are redefining success for women, creating powerful connections, and creating a safe space where everyone belongs and rises together!
I focused on supporting women in local businesses because I believe that when women thrive and live in abundance, the whole community becomes a better place!
As an ICF-PCC, professional certified master coach, I bring my skills to the community to help women develop a growth mindset. As a natural community builder and connector, I facilitate a culture that values collaboration over competition and connection over isolation. We all benefit when we grow together!
Elissa