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Dawn Frisby Byers

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Senior Director of Content and Engagement at PA Humanities Council
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Dawn Frisby Byers is a marketing and communications executive with extensive experience in brand development for the arts and media industries. As Senior Director of Content and Engagement at PA Humanities, she leads statewide programming and communications. Her career includes leadership roles at the Apollo Theater and the Kimmel Center. She holds degrees from Duke University and Drexel University.

Outside of work, she loves attending performing arts events, reading a good book, and walking around her Mt. Airy neighborhood. She serves on the board of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund, reflecting her deep personal and professional commitment to the cultural sector.

In February 2024, Dawn was named one of City & State Pennsylvanias "Black Trailblazers" for her achievements and influence across the commonwealth.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Senior Director of Content and Engagement
Job Level
Senior
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Personality Overview

How Dawn shows up

Amiable & Agreeable
Story Driven
Optimistic

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Dawn cares about

Arts & Culture Marketing
Her entire career has been dedicated to marketing for arts organizations. She also developed a curriculum on the topic for Americans For The Arts.
Community Storytelling
She has stated that "the act of storytelling is the heart" of her work and oversees projects like "Voices of History" to chronicle community experiences.
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Career

Work history

8-2019
Senior Director of Content and Engagement
PA Humanities Council
7-2017
Consultant
Americans for the Arts/PA Council for the Arts
Director of Marketing and Communications
Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts/University of Penn
Business Development Consultant (contractor)
Mural Arts Program
Marketing Director
Philadelphia Festival of the Arts, The Kimmel Center
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Media appearances

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Education
M.S
Drexel University
B. A
Duke University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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