Mitzi Dawn

Mitzi Dawn began her journey in the heart of Music City as a professional songwriter, with her work recorded by legends including Billy Bob Thornton, Alabama, Brooks & Dunn, and Reba McEntire. Her talent for storytelling and deep empathy laid the foundation for a profound second act: advocacy and leadership in the addiction and mental health treatment space.

Since 2008, Mitzi has served in nearly every facet of the treatment industry, including Clinical Associate, National Director of Business Development, and now Treasurer of Roots to Recovery, where she oversees financial strategy, compliance, and breaking down the systemic barriers to outcome-based care. 

At Roots to Recovery, Mitzi helps ensure that financial resources are managed transparently and effectively so that more individuals can access life-saving addiction treatment through scholarships and sponsorships. She is passionate about the organization’s mission to provide hope and second chances to those who need them most—regardless of their ability to pay.

Mitzi also sits on the boards of Hustle Recovery, We Do Recovery, and Reach United Team and works at Aliya Health Group to help thousands of individuals find the best path to recovery.

Whether in a boardroom, at a rally, or across from someone taking their first step toward healing, Mitzi brings her voice, her fight, and her heart. She invites you to join Roots to Recovery to build a future where cost is never a barrier to care.