Dawn Arrabito is a seasoned real estate executive with over two decades of diverse experience in commercial real estate strategy, leasing, asset management, and operational leadership. A New Jersey-licensed Real Estate Broker/Salesperson, Dawn has established herself as a trusted authority in executing real estate strategies that align with corporate, stakeholder, and business objectives across national portfolios throughout North America.

Throughout her career, Dawn has demonstrated a powerful combination of strategic insight, operational precision, and interpersonal effectiveness. She possesses deep expertise in portfolio planning and optimization, consistently delivering cost avoidance and revenue enhancement opportunities. Her ability to evaluate real estate assets and obligations—ranging from site selection to lease negotiations, construction oversight, and property repositioning—has enabled organizations to remain agile and profitable in rapidly evolving market conditions.

Currently serving as Assistant Property Manager at Onyx Equities for the NEST campus in Kenilworth, NJ, Dawn supports the transformation of a 108-acre multi-tenant, mixed-use campus that includes tenants such as Merck, CoreWeave, Netflix, Revlon, and NJIT. The role calls on her cross-functional capabilities as she collaborates with environmental, construction, asset management, and leasing teams, as well as local officials, to support building repositioning and future expansion planning.

Prior to joining Onyx Equities, Dawn held leadership roles at notable firms including Diversified Management Plus, The Birch Group, John Hancock Real Estate, Wyndham Worldwide, Cushman & Wakefield, and Grubb & Ellis. As Vice President of Leasing and Tenant Relations at The Birch Group, she spearheaded lease negotiations and tenant retention strategies for a portfolio exceeding $800 million in value. At John Hancock, as Leasing Director for U.S. Asset Management, she oversaw a substantial portfolio across New York and New Jersey, enhancing net income through smart leasing strategies and operational efficiencies.

Earlier in her career, Dawn served as Transaction Manager for Wyndham Worldwide, managing over 3 million square feet of leased and owned assets across North America and leading initiatives that resulted in multimillion-dollar savings. Her foundational experience in brokerage with Cushman & Wakefield and Grubb & Ellis sharpened her negotiation skills and laid the groundwork for her client-focused approach.

Dawn’s career is also marked by her leadership in corporate culture and community engagement. She was the founding President of Wyndham’s Veteran Associate Business Group (I-VOW) and the Communications Chair for John Hancock’s Veteran Employee Resource Group (MiLE), where she supported veterans transitioning from military to corporate life. Additionally, she previously served as Chair of Wynona House, a Newark-based nonprofit focused on child advocacy.

Known for her authentic leadership, problem-solving acumen, and ability to build long-term partnerships, Dawn is actively engaged in industry organizations such as CoreNet Global and BOMA. She holds a Master’s Certificate in Corporate Real Estate and Workplace Strategy (MCR.w) and a Construction Management certificate from the Mechanics Institute.

Dawn’s well-rounded experience—from brokerage and construction to asset management and leasing—makes her a valuable contributor to any board or executive team seeking strategic guidance on real estate investments, facilities operations, and long-term property development planning. With a passion for mentorship, community engagement, and operational excellence, Dawn continues to deliver meaningful impact across every facet of commercial real estate.

Character: Dawn Arrabito is known for her integrity, accountability, and unwavering commitment to delivering results that align with both organizational goals and community values.

Knowledge: With over 20 years in commercial real estate, Dawn possesses deep industry expertise spanning leasing, asset management, construction oversight, and portfolio strategy.

Strategic: She consistently develops and executes forward-thinking real estate plans that optimize assets, reduce costs, and support long-term business growth.

Communication: Dawn excels in building strong relationships through clear, persuasive, and collaborative communication with stakeholders at all levels.