Dawn Foods has named Cherie Good its head of corporate giving. Good, who most recently served as the executive director of the Jackson School of the Arts in Jackson, Michigan, will lead the bakery ingredient leader’s Corporate Giving Program globally, focusing on hunger prevention and health, education and community vibrancy.

In her new role, Good will oversee Dawn’s corporate giving initiatives, awarding grants that align with the company’s corporate giving priorities across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Additionally, Good will manage the Team Member Relief Fund and support Dawn’s relationship with For Goodness Cakes in North America.

“Community giving is deeply embedded in Dawn’s culture and something that is very important to our business and our team members,” says Jason Lioy, chief people officer for Dawn Foods. “Cherie’s extensive nonprofit experience and passion for fostering connections will help us continue to make a positive impact in communities around the world.”

“I’m thrilled to join a company with such a rich history of giving,” Good says. “I am excited to bring my philanthropy experience to Dawn and continue to support the company’s global outreach efforts.”

Good succeeds Sarah Richmond in the role, who will retire in August following a three-decade career at Dawn. While stepping away from her current role, Richmond will continue to serve on Dawn’s Board of Directors. She will continue to support the community as co-founder of Hope Kitchen, a Jackson-area non-profit that will offer culinary training to young people facing adversity.

“Working at Dawn and building a corporate giving program that has grown to impact communities around the world has been an incredible experience,” Richmond. says “I am honored to continue my service on the Dawn Board and to pursue my passion for service in retirement.”