New Orleans Regional Transit Authority: Director of Workforce Development

Dawn Domengeaux Lapeyrolerie is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. She received her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from Southern University at New Orleans and her graduate degree in Higher Education Administration from The University of Akron. Dawn has 15 years of government administration, serving in multiple roles at the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority and as Director of the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Client Services at the Housing Authority of New Orleans. Dawn most recently served as Director of Policy & Advocacy for the Office of Interim Councilmember, Donna M. Glapion. Dawn currently works at the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority as the Director of Workforce Development and is a Louisiana Notary Public. Additionally, Dawn has worked within the non-profit sector and in higher education at The University of South Carolina, The University of Akron and the Louisiana Technical College. Dawn has strong ties to the community having served on multiple boards and is a member of the New Orleans Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dawn lives with her husband Brian in the Gentilly Terrace neighborhood. She is a proud alum of McDonogh #35 Senior High School-GEAUX Roneagles! She is also a HUGE Saints fan and season ticket holder. WHO DAT!!