Senator Dawn Gile is a Democrat representing District 33 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Elected to the Maryland Senate in November 2022 and serving since January 2023, she represents over 130,000 residents as an independently-minded legislator and attorney. Born January 1, 1980, in Dubuque, Iowa, she is a nonprofit leader, military family advocate, and mother of three. Notable achievements include her 2023 selection to the Senate Finance Committee, roles as 2025 Assistant Deputy Majority Leader, and leadership in organizations like president of Military Spouse JD Network and secretary of Vigilant Torch Association . She has received awards such as the Public Service Commendation Medal , Golden Rose Award , and Award of Distinction . Gile prioritizes supporting working families, protecting the Chesapeake Bay, investing in schools, and aiding small businesses.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended Stillman Valley High School ; B.A. in Psychology and French, magna cum laude , Rockford University ; J.D., Loyola University Chicago School of Law . Selected for LBJ Women’s Campaign School at the University of Texas at Austin.
• Professional Experience: Law clerk at CACI ; admitted to Maryland, Illinois, and D.C. bars; associate and partner at MacDonald Law Group, representing businesses.
• Political Experience: Senate Finance Committee ; Joint Committee on Federal Relations ; Senate Co-Chair, Joint Committee on Protocol ; Chair, Senate Select Committee No. 9, Anne Arundel County Senate Delegation ; Executive Board Member, Maryland Veterans Caucus ; Women Legislators of Maryland ; Maryland Legislative Jewish Caucus, Associate Member ; Opioid Restitution Fund Advisory Council ; Maryland State Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children ; Just Transition Employment and Retraining Working Group ; Commission on Veterans and Military Families .
• Nonprofit and Board Roles: Board of Trustees, Rockford University ; Director, Rockford University Alumni Association ; Severna Park Elementary School PTA Advocacy Committee; Family Support Network/Family Readiness Group Leader .