Dawn Powell Bio

Ms. Powell is focused on responsible investment which encompasses ESG and Impact across all asset classes and investment strategies. She is also a member of the private equity team, focusing on venture capital and growth equity. Prior to joining StepStone, Ms. Powell was an Investor Relations Officer at Capital Group Private Markets, where she also managed ESG factors across a portfolio of emerging markets private equity investments. Previously, she worked for Global Equity Administradora de Recursos, a Brazilian private equity firm, and performed research in Brazil on a Fulbright scholarship. Ms. Powell received an MBA with honors from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in International Relations from the University of Southern California.