About Dawn Star Consulting, LLC
We help public‑sector and mission‑driven leaders align policy, prove compliance, and advance the mission—turning complex standards into practical governance systems that hold up under scrutiny.
Who We Are
Dawn Star Consulting is a professional advisory firm focused on compliance, policy, grants, and HR. We bridge policy and performance—linking governance, people, and process—so leaders meet federal and institutional standards with clarity, accountability, and measurable results.
At-a-glance
Socio‑economic: Veteran‑Owned · Women‑Owned · Native American‑Owned
NAICS: 541611 · 541618 · 541612 · 541614 · 541720 · 611430
Location: Albuquerque, NM · Email: info@dawnstarconsulting.com
Capability Statement: Link above
Core Capabilities
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Intergovernmental, federal, and nonprofit alignment to Title VII/EEO, DEIA, USERRA, and OMB guidance.
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Drafting, modernization, implementation, and governance (including SOW composition).
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Readiness, narrative/budget alignment, and post‑award controls/reporting.
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Workforce strategy, policy governance, DEIA integration, supervisory enablement.
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Leadership cohorts, supervisor essentials, and targeted technical assistance.
How We Work (4 steps)
Assess — Clarify mission, standards, and risk.
Align — Map policy, people, and process to requirements.
Implement — Procedures, training, and controls with metrics.
Sustain — Reviews, reporting cadence, and audit‑ready documentation.
Philosophy
Effective governance goes beyond checklists. We pair regulatory precision with disciplined execution and ethical leadership—so compliance is credible, transparent, and operationally sustainable.
Leadership
Meet our co‑founders—Marsha Dawn Whiting and Misty Dawn Lakota—and the experience behind our approach.