Meet Dawn and Lauren
Dawn Wilkerson (founding member) Mother of 2 has been a resident of Mill Creek-Parkside since 1995. Her entire career has been dedicated to her community, families, and youth. Professionally, she’s worked for Philadelphia Family Court since 1995 and is a member of the Domestic Relations Association of Pennsylvania. As a community member, Ms. Wilkerson is a block captain,FAA certified unmanned aircraft pilot, a 2022 Indego Bike Ambassador, and she co-organizes an SAT prep class at the Lucien E Blackwell Community Center, among other volunteerisms. Ms. Wilkerson represents Mill Creek-Parkside as a member of the ReCAST Community Advisory Council.
Lauren Wilkerson (founding member) is the daughter of Dawn Wilkerson and the granddaughter of Barbara Lambert. Lauren is the president of A New Dawn Incorporated, and her mother started this non-profit on her 22nd birthday. Lauren Wilkerson has always assisted her mother and grandmother in the garden. She speaks of purchasing a large greenhouse for her mother one day. Lauren is a recent graduate from Lincoln University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing.
Dawn Wilkerson right. Lauren Wilkerson Left
Meet Barbara and Warren
Barbara Lambert (founding member) is the mother of Dawn Wilkerson and grandmother of Lauren Wilkerson. Barbara’s mother, Dorothy Collins, grew flowers, fruits, and vegetables in her small yard in North Philadelphia. Barbara always assisted her mother. After Barbara married Harvey Lambert (deceased) and moved to Ardmore, Pennsylvania with her husband, she continued the family legacy and started a garden in their backyard.
Warren Wilkerson (founding member) is the son of Dawn Wilkerson and the grandson of Barbara Lambert. Warren assisted his family as a youth tilling the soil and maintaining the gardens. After graduation from Carver Engineering and Science of Philadelphia, Warren attended and graduated from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. After graduating college, Warren served as a petty officer in the United States’ Navy submarine division to assist with paying off his student loans. Warren maintains a job in the tech industry and still handles all of the administrative functions of the organization.