Dawn M. Carpenter, DLS, is a distinguished ethicist, financial advisor, and educator with a deep commitment to business ethics and social purpose corporations, particularly focusing on the welfare of the marginalized and working poor. She has extensive experience in financial advisory and advocacy, economic storytelling, and financial and business ethics education. Carpenter has held leadership positions at Georgetown University, City First Bank of DC, and JPMorgan Chase & Co., among others, where she has been responsible for strategic financial initiatives, mentoring, and community development. Her professional experience spans over two decades and includes roles in investment banking, asset management, corporate governance, and financial services. Carpenter is also an award-winning podcast host, an accomplished author, and a speaker, contributing to various publications and presenting at conferences on topics related to work, wealth, and social economy. She holds a doctorate in liberal studies from Georgetown University, in addition to graduate degrees in political science, finance, and theology. Carpenter is actively involved in several professional associations and serves as an advisor to the Vatican on solidarity economy issues.