Dawn Star Consulting, LLC is a professional advisory firm dedicated to strengthening governance, compliance, and organizational effectiveness across federal, intergovernmental, and nonprofit sectors. We specialize in contract review, policy and procedure development, grants administration, and human resources compliance — helping leaders navigate complex regulatory environments with precision, accountability, and integrity.

Founded by Misty Dawn Lakota, a U.S. Army Veteran and senior federal executive with over two decades of leadership in law enforcement, policy governance, and enterprise operations, Dawn Star Consulting was established to bridge the space between policy and performance. Her background includes leading nationwide teams, shaping federal policy for multi-agency law enforcement programs, and aligning people, processes, and systems to national compliance standards.

Together with Marsha Dawn Whiting, a strategic partner with extensive expertise in organizational administration and workforce operations, the firm blends executive-level insight with operational rigor. Our leadership brings forward-thinking solutions built on decades of combined experience supporting federal, tribal, and intergovernmental programs.

At Dawn Star Consulting, we understand that sustainable success requires more than policies on paper — it requires disciplined execution, ethical leadership, and a culture of compliance. Our mission is to empower organizations to operate with confidence, clarity, and credibility in every facet of governance and human capital management.