Introducing Keynote Speaker | Sheriff Dawanna S. Witt

Courage doesn’t always look like a badge or a title; sometimes it looks like a woman who refuses to let fear write her story.

When Sheriff Dawanna S. Witt was sworn in as Hennepin County’s first female Sheriff in January 2023, she didn’t just make history; she embodied it. With over two decades of law enforcement experience, Sheriff Witt brings powerful, real-world insight into what it takes to lead with authenticity, resilience, and heart.

Her message is one every leader needs to hear:

• If you can see her, you can be her.
• Trust is built through vulnerability when we allow people to see the human behind the title.
• True leadership is grounded in compassion.

Get ready for a story that reminds us all: the strongest leaders don’t hide their humanity — they lead through it.