About Dawn
Dawn Weinberger began her journalism career in 1995 as a reporter for a Seattle-area weekly newspaper. A move to Portland, Ore. led to a slight diversion, and she found herself composing press releases, newsletter articles and ad copy instead of the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative pieces she always dreamed of writing.
In 2002, Dawn decided to leverage her diverse background by becoming a freelance writer, something that had been in the back of her mind since she first heard the term "query letter" from a professor in one of her journalism classes at Western Washington University.
Now, she spends her days pitching editors, talking shop with other freelancers and writing everything from business profiles and news stories to articles on healthcare, fashion, weddings, green living and pets. Her articles have appeared in several local, regional and national publications, including: Shape, Cooking Light, the Portland Tribune, Oregon Business Magazine, the Portland Business Journal, Fresh Cup Magazine and Oregon Bride.
After putting the final touches on a day’s work, Dawn enjoys spending time with her husband, Carl, her friends and her family. She’s an avid reader who loves to shop, watch movies (Office Space is her all-time favorite) and take in group fitness classes at the gym. Dawn also volunteers for Dress for Success Oregon and is actively involved in the Portland/Vancouver chapter of the WWU alumni association. She and Carl reside west of Portland with their cat, Lucy Lui.
