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Colonel Stephanie Dawson, First Woman to Lead the Harlem Hellfighters

In Civil Rights, Politics & Law posted by TD Staff
Dawson was named commander of the 369th Sustainment Brigade, also known as the Harlem Hellfighters, a National Guard unit renowned for its remarkable service during World War I.
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In addition to her involvement with the New York National Guard, Dawson is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and works as assistant director of operations for the chief operating officer of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. Dawson has won numerous awards for her service in Iraq, including the Bronze Star and the National Defense Service Medal.



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