CFP Board Names Diversity & Inclusion Chief

Career Background

She most recently served as managing director for D&I at the National Association for Stock Car Racing, where she expanded awareness, participation and support of NASCAR in diverse communities.

"Dawn possesses a strong record of leading and managing diversity programs and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders," Abrams said in the statement. "Her key responsibility is to expand access to competent and ethical financial planning by increasing the number of diverse CFP professionals."

As of Dec. 31, 2020, the number of female CFP professionals increased to  20,633, or roughly 23.3% of all CFP professionals — reflecting a growth rate of 3.1% since 2019.

Harris brings more than 15 years of experience in program development and execution, diversity and inclusion initiatives, community engagement and marketing.

She previously worked as the head of marketing for the Women's Foodservice Forum, Chicago, and as a marketing consultant for the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance in Minneapolis.