First Lady Dawn Flythe Moore '97
Hall of Fame Inductee
First Spouse of Maryland
Dawn Flythe Moore, first lady of Maryland, has more than two decades of leadership in the highest level of state government, nonprofit management, campaign strategy, fundraising and community engagement. She was one of the architects of the historic 2022 campaign that elected her husband, Wes Moore, as Maryland’s first African American governor.
Throughout her career, Moore has been a connector and convener, leveraging her platform to unite public and private stakeholders around a shared vision for Maryland’s future.
As first lady, her passion-driven initiatives align with her core pillars: advocating for military families, improving children’s mental health, advancing women’s economic empowerment and expanding access to the arts. She serves as co-chair of Preakness Festival, a statewide initiative designed to advance economic growth and tourism through innovative public-private partnerships.
Moore holds a degree from UMD in government and politics and a certificate in women’s studies.
