Growing up in a struggling Bronx neighborhood, Robert’s mother worked tirelessly to provide him with a quality education, helping him aspire for more. Despite adversity around him, he understood that education was a path to a better future—an opportunity Hudson Link offers its students. Mr. Dawson serves as Vice President and Associate General Counsel at The Interpublic Group of Companies and advocates for education’s transformative power. Residing in Manhattan, he enjoys golf and photography and supports charitable efforts such as the Covenant House Sleep Out and Cycle for Survival.