Dawn Leonard, known affectionately as Coco, is a proud mom to five amazing adults and a doting Grandmommy to eleven wonderful grandchildren.

Dawn is a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) with a master's degree in Exceptional Education and Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of West Florida, and a bachelor's degree in Human Services with a minor in Biblical Studies from Southeastern University. Her diverse career spans roles as a behavior therapist, early education teacher, middle and high school teacher, and homeschool mom. She has also ventured into retail sales and management and founded two educational community organizations.

Dawn's ministry experience is extensive. She has served as a mentor to women who have experienced trauma, a home group pastor, and a children’s pastor. Her passion lies in discipleship and fostering community, believing deeply in the transformative power of Father God's love for true healing. Dawn is thrilled when she witnesses people encountering Jesus, finding freedom, and experiencing healing. A devoted student of the Bible, Dawn loves to share what God is speaking to her.

Dawn loves children and desires to bring as many children as possible to Jesus so that they can experience His love, His forgiveness, His grace, and His healing touch. She desires that all children be taught who He is and brought into a relationship with Him.