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Ready to Transform Your Wellbeing?

Dr. Whitaker’s Lifestyle Redesign course is coming soon! This transformative program offers step-by-step guidance to help you build sustainable wellness practices tailored to your unique needs, empowering you to achieve lasting balance and resilience. Don’t miss out—drop your email below to be notified as soon as it’s available!

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About Our Founder

Dr. Dawn Whitaker, EdD, MCM​

Dr. Dawn Whitaker, Founder & CEO, Athlete Elevation Network. Dr. Whitaker is a highly respected academic expert in the field of transition from sport, with over 10 years of experience conducting research and developing evidence-based strategies to support athletes in their post-sport transition. Her research focuses on identifying and mitigating barriers to athlete preparedness, with a particular emphasis on environmental influences.​ As a dedicated advocate for the well-being of athletes, Dr. Whitaker is committed to effecting change at the institutional level. She works closely with organizations to implement interventions that support athletes in their preparation for post-sport transition, and to create a culture that prioritizes athlete well-being, both on and off the field. Through her research and advocacy, Dr. Whitaker's goal is to make a significant impact in the lives of athletes by helping to improve the quality of their post-career transition and adjustment from sport.

Dr. Whitaker is an esteemed academic expert in the field of sport transition and change management, with over a decade of experience conducting research and exploring evidence-based strategies to support athletes in their post-sport journey.

As a dedicated advocate for athlete wellbeing, Dr. Whitaker is committed to supporting change efforts at both the personal and organizational levels. She champions initiatives that enhance athletes' transition preparedness and strives to create a culture that prioritizes their wellbeing, both on and off the field.

Through her research and advocacy, Dr. Whitaker aims to make a significant impact in the lives of athletes by helping to improve the quality of their adjustment to life after sport. Her wellness approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities athletes face as they transition out of sport.

In addition to her academic and advocacy work, Dr. Whitaker developed WellEquined, an innovative mental health and wellness initiative for former athletes struggling with emotional and mental challenges. Launched in the summer of 2024, WellEquined is the only program of its kind designed specifically for athletes, integrating equine-assisted therapy with mindfulness practices to provide unique and effective support for their mental health and wellbeing.

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