Dawn Nicholson-O'Brien

Background

Nicholson-O'Brien, Dawn was born on May 23, 1959 in Halifax, Canada. Daughter of Roy MacLean and Shirley Nicholson.

Education

Bachelor, Dalhousie U., 1980; postgraduate, Dalhousie U., 1980-1981.

Career

Policy program analyst, Canadian Unity Information Office, 1981-1987; from director general communications public affairs to director general communications, Department Justice Canada, 1987-1996; director general policy, strategic planning and liaison, Department Fisheries and Oceans, 1996-1997.

Achievements

• Dawn Nicholson-O"Brien has been listed as a noteworthy Government official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Association Professional Executives of Canada, International Association Public Participation Practitioners, Federal Communications Council.

Interests

• Avocations: writing, music, gardening, decorating, swimming.

Connections

Married Gregory Keith O'Brien, August 23, 1980. Children: Nicholas, Connor, Serena.

Father:

Roy MacLean Nicholson

Mother:

Shirley Nicholson

Spouse:

Gregory Keith O'Brien

child:

Connor Nicholson-O'Brien

child:

Nicholas Nicholson-O'Brien

child:

Serena Nicholson-O'Brien