Dawn Allen, M. Ed.
Dawn Allen has been the Chief Executive Officer of GHA Autism Supports, formerly known as Group Homes for the Autistic/GHA, since 1984. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Pfeiffer University and a Master of Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Dawn joined the organization as a direct care staff person in 1981 when it was known as “The Group Home for the Autistic,” the first residence that was home to five children. Since then, GHA Autism Supports has expanded offering many services for individuals with autism. Under her leadership, the entity has grown from serving five children to supporting over 100 individuals in programs providing residential, vocational, educational, community, and in-home services.
