About Lance & Dawn Lopez

Co-Founders, The Lopez Collective LLC

Dawn Hampton Lopez is a brand strategist, marketing leader, and advocate for women who lead with authenticity. For more than two decades, she has shaped some of the most recognized consumer brands, guided global teams, and helped fortune 500 organizations unlock clarity in times of change. Her work blends deep business expertise with a human-centered approach — bringing both strategy and heart to every conversation. Dawn began her career in consumer goods and went on to serve in senior leadership roles across brand marketing, sales, innovation, and customer strategy. She led global and U.S. businesses within the wellness, beauty care, baby, and OTC categories, spearheading campaigns and commercial strategies that drove growth, strengthened brand equity, and won industry awards. Her leadership style is grounded in collaboration, empathy, and a strong belief in elevating women’s voices in rooms where decisions are made. After years of leading and coaching teams, Dawn cofounded The Lopez Collective LLC with her husband Lance as a space to bring her passion for strategy, leadership development, and purposeful growth together. She partners with women, executives, and organizations who want to move forward with clarity — whether navigating brand transformation, stepping into new leadership, or reimagining what’s possible. Dawn is equally committed to impact outside of work. She is a champion for inclusion and community advancement, and she brings a spirit of integrity, resilience, and authenticity to everything she does. She lives in Titusville, NJ with her family, where she continues to build a life and a business rooted in purpose, service, and connection. MBA | Brand Strategist | Leadership Coach

Lance P. Lopez Sr.

A fervent advocate for community relations, has lived in Mercer County since his birth. He is a graduate of the Hamilton Township Public School District in addition to attending Liberty University to further his education. Lance is a 3rd generation veteran serving in the US Army, which stokes his intense passion for supporting Military Veterans. Lance held multiple positions over an incredible 25 year career working for the state of NJ. Following his first year at Mountain View Youth Correctional Facility, Lance  spent 18 years at NJ State Prison in Trenton, NJ. During his tenure at NJSP, Lance was elected President of the largest law enforcement union in the state of NJ, PBA Local 105, which represented 5,500 law enforcement members. Lance made countless contributions and achieved several milestones with PBA Local 105 including assisting officers. He retired from the state in 2020 and has continued his service to the community. He is currently Director of Veterans & Strategic Partnerships at New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program. NJMEP is a not-for-profit organization that improves the profitability and competitiveness of New Jersey manufacturers, where Lance has worked on behalf of those in need of training to gain employment. In addition to his full time retirement job he still finds time to show his support in a number of Veteran organizations, sponsorships, and events as well as serve as President of Law Enforcement Officers Against Prostate Cancer Foundation (LEOAPCF) which he established in 2011 to drive awareness and education for Prostate Cancer. LEADERSHIP - COMMUNITY - IMPACT