Dawn Gillman is a Republican member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 17A in rural central Minnesota, including counties such as McLeod, Meeker, Sibley, and Wright. Elected in 2022 and serving since 2023 in her second term, she is a business owner and communications consultant from Dassel, Minnesota. Born on October 8, 1973, she is married to Brian and has five children. Notable positions include Co-Vice Chair of the Human Services Finance and Policy Committee, as well as membership on the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee and the Health Finance and Policy Committee.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: R.D.A. and C.D.A. in dental from St. Cloud Technical and Community College.
• Political Experience: First elected to the Minnesota House in 2022 for District 17A ; currently in her second term as a Republican representative.