Born in the USVI, Dawn Henry received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma School of Law and returned home, where she practiced environmental law for over 18 years. As DPNR Commissioner, one of her primary responsibilities was serving as an environmental steward for the territory, including the Division of Environmental Protection, Coastal Zone Management, and the Division of Fish and Wildlife. She championed legislation to Ban the Burn of green debris following the devastating 2017 hurricanes as well as the plastic bag ban in the territory, among other important environmental achievements. She currently serves as Senior Advisor to the nonprofit Beyond Plastics.