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Dawn Lewis is passionately dedicated to expanding access to clean drinking water. Over the past six years, she made a significant impact in Laos, Southeast Asia, where she led a transformative initiative providing 10,000 subsidized ceramic filters to underserved families in southern Laos, bringing clean drinking water to over 50,000 people. Her commitment extends globally, as she has also contributed to clean water projects in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Currently, Dawn serves as the Executive Director of the TerraClear Foundation, where she continues her mission to secure funding and make connections to support Lao families to access clean drinking water.

Before her work in Asia, Dawn spent a decade as a public school teacher in Texas and authored the children’s book “My Teacher Moved to Laos,” which details her inspiring transition from the classroom to international service.

A Missouri native, Dawn holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s in Linguistics and has learned French, Lao, and Bengali along the way. In her leisure time, she enjoys long walks, hiking, and camping in the Rockies, and treasures moments with her family, many of whom reside in Austin, Texas, where Dawn now calls home.

Lt Chris Dibrell has had a very impressive career and we are pleased to have him with us today. Chris is currently the Fire Adapted Communities coordinator for the Austin Fire Dept Wildfire Division, since Feb 2024. He is responsible for community outreach to develop awareness and empowerment for residents that live in the Wildland Urban Interface.Chris received his Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M and his Master in Education from Southwest Texas State University. 

Chris proudly served in the United States Army, retired at rank of Major.  His service included Jan - Jul 1993, deployed to Belize, Logistics Officer for Task Force Jaguar; May 2005-Aug 200, deployed to Baghdad, Force Protection/Intelligence Officer Iraqi Military Academy; Oct 2008- Dec 2009, deployed to Baghdad, Advisor to Iraqi Armor School and Iraqi Baghdad Ops Center. Thank you for your service Chris!

He retired AFD with 30 yrs. Of that time, 7 yrs as lieutenant in the Wildfire Division with a myriad of roles

Chris is from Wimberley, Texas and still reside there

Welcome Chris! 

Members are encouraged to do service projects today and then come have lunch and enjoy each other's company.  No program. 

Becca serves as the Senior Outreach Coordinator for Foundation Communities, located in Austin, TX. In this role, she develops and leads culturally competent outreach and communications strategies to increase participation for Foundation Communities' free Prosper Programs, which include tax preparation, health coverage enrollment, financial coaching, and benefits enrollment. She graduated from Smith College in 2022 with a degree in Women and Gender Studies and Latin American Studies. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two cats, trying new places to eat, and cooking.