Featured in this article is Dawn David-Swan, one of our change-making partners at JPMorganChase. Dawn is a Vice President and Risk Assurance Investigations Cyber Lead in the New York office, with over five years at the firm. She co-leads the CTC DEI Retention & Recognition workstreamand JPMorganChase WiCyS Working Group.
Personality and Leadership Traits
Dawn’s 16 Personality Type is Campaigner (ENFP), characterized by extraverted, intuitive, feeling, and prospecting traits. Campaigners embrace big ideas and actions, driven by hope and goodwill, with vibrant energy flowing in many directions.
Her top three leadership skills are:
- Empathy
- Strategic Thinking
- Decision-making
Favorite Songs on Repeat:
- “Big Yellow Taxi” by Joni Mitchell
- “What About Us” by Pink
- “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack
- “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
- “Earth Song” by Michael Jackson
JPMorgan Chase Cybersecurity & Technology Controls Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Retention and Recognition Workstream Co-lead
As co-lead, Dawn shares that the working group focuses on supporting the retention of individuals from underrepresented backgrounds and recognizing their contributions.
WiCyS Program Co-Lead Impact
Dawn’s leadership in WiCyS enables active participation in executing the mission to recruit, retain, and advance women in cybersecurity, building a diverse workforce.
Lunch with a Leader
Dawn would choose to have lunch with Martin Luther King Jr., whose pivotal work in equality has driven significant progress.
Advice on Leading by Example
Dawn advises, “First and foremost, remember we are all human beings. Treat each other as such, and everything else—respect, equality, fairness—will follow.”
Images Above: WiCyS 2023 Crew and with her son and daughter.