The Susan Dawson Memorial Fund

"Success always leaves footprints.” — Booker T. Washington

Susan Dawson left more than footprints across Central Texas. She left indelible “boot prints” in her signature cowboy boots, marking a path of progress for education and healthcare that will be followed for generations.

A professional engineer who became a pioneering social entrepreneur, Susan founded E3 Alliance in 2006 with a revolutionary vision: to use data as a catalyst for systemic change in education so that ALL students succeed.

Whether she was increasing access to high-quality education or launching initiatives to provide life-saving cancer screenings for the uninsured, Susan met every challenge with her trademark relentless courage and tenacity.

In accordance with Susan’s final wishes and her enduring will to see this work continue, we invite you to make a gift in her honor.

By donating today, you help sustain the data-driven systems and collaborative spirit that Susan built, ensuring her legacy of equity and excellence continues to change lives.