County Board District 5 (View a map of the district)
312-804-8688
dawn.desart@dupagecounty.gov
Began Serving: December 2018
Term Expires: 12/07/2026
County Committees
- Animal Services Committee, Vice Chair
- Finance Committee
- Human Services Committee
- Judicial and Public Safety Committee
- Legislative Committee, Chair
- Public Works Committee
- Stormwater Committee
Personal Information
- Children: Alexander and Kathryn
- Naperville resident for more than 40 years
Professional Information
Five-time Emmy Award-winning journalist
Education
B.S. in Mass Communications from Minnesota State University, Mankato
Community Activity
- Indian Prairie School District 204 Board Member (2009 - 2013)
- Democratic Precinct Committeeperson for five years
- Former Vice Chairman of the Wheatland Township Democrats
- Former Fox Valley United Way Board Member
- Campaigns and Candidates Team Leader, Act, Connect, Engage (ACE) Naperville
- Former President of the Little Blessings Preschool Board
- Girl Scout Leader for eight years
