Connections MADE: Meet & Eat
Looking for a lunch hour that’s anything but ordinary? Join us for Connections MADE: Meet & Eat, where great food meets even greater connections! This isn’t just another networking event – it’s your chance to build relationships, enjoy a delicious meal, and walk away with inspiration for both your business and your personal growth.
Connections MADE: Meet & Eat is the Mason Deerfield Chamber's signature networking event, featuring lunch from a rotating member restaurant or venue. Members have a chance to introduce themselves and their businesses, connect with new faces, and strengthen their personal and professional networks.
Each event showcases a featured speaker, or panel of speakers, sharing their unique business journeys and valuable insights. In 2025, we will shine a spotlight on the 2024 Gems of Excellence winners, celebrating the best of the MADE region and highlighting the achievements that make our community thrive. Don’t miss out on this enriching experience!
June's Featured Speakers
June's event will feature nominees and winners from the 2024 Gems of Excellence Annual Awards Night.
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| Dawn Gould Kings Local Schools Excellence in Education Nominee People's Choice |
Jennifer Pierson Lindner Center of HOPE Pink Diamond |
Dawn Gould
Kings Local Schools
Dawn has dedicated twelve years to the Kings Local School District, serving as the chief storyteller and biggest cheerleader! Her unconventional career path toward school communications includes roles as an X-ray tech, reading tutor, stay-at-home mom, and haircare sales. However, her greatest fulfillment comes from serving the students, staff, and community in the Kings Local School District.
Dawn has been happily married to her husband, Tom, for 35 years. Together, they have raised two accomplished daughters, Lauren and Katie, have gained a wonderful son-in-law, Michael, and are delighted to have a new granddaughter, Charlotte.
In her free time, she enjoys quality moments with family and friends, volunteering, traveling, reading, shopping, and riding her bike.
Jennifer Pierson
Lindner Center of HOPE
Jennifer Pierson is the Senior Director of Marketing and Outreach for the Lindner Center of Hope, a state-of-the-science, comprehensive mental health center.
A founding staff member, since 2007, Jennifer has led efforts to cultivate the Lindner Center of Hope’s brand reputation, nationally, regionally, and locally. The Center is consistently referenced as one of the top facilities in the country by leading professionals in mental health.
In her role, Jennifer curates strategic internal and external communications, media relations, advertising, marketing, and community relations. A member of the Center’s executive team, Jennifer participates in leading the daily operation of the Center and all future planning.
Prior to joining Lindner Center of Hope, Jennifer had gained varied experience as a public relations practitioner working in agency, non-profit, and corporate settings. Prior to focusing on public relations, marketing, and communications, she was an award-winning reporter for a daily newspaper.
In 2015, Jennifer was recognized with a Women of Influence Award from Venue and Lead Magazine
She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio.
