Dawn Amsden Stark is a change agent, a storyteller, a promise seeker, and a beach lover. Professionally, she is a development manager for Operation Blessing where she matches the philanthropic goals and interest of partners to the needs of the most vulnerable worldwide. Purposely, she is the founder of {Re}Purposed Lives, a social business that supports at-risk children and families while reducing textile waste through recycling unwanted stuffed animals and plush toys. Dawn holds a B.A. in government/international relations from Regent University and a M.A. in international community development from Southeastern University. She lives in Sarasota, Florida with her husband of 36 years, five children, and Siberian Husky puppy. Called to War is her debut release.
