Council Member Dawn Branch

Fifth District - R 
County Administration Building
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 2110
Elkton, Maryland 21921
Office: 410-996-5201
Fax: 800-865-0587
Work:
Email: dbranch@cecilcountymd.gov

Dawn Branch was elected in 2024 to serve as the Council Member from the Fifth District, which includes North East and Elk Neck. She earned a Master of Science in Education in 2021 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business. Ms. Branch completed the Cecil Leadership Institute in 2014. 

Currently, she is employed as a Grant Assistant for Cecil County Public Schools, where she supports initiatives for Early Childhood Education and the Judy Center. Prior to working with Cecil County Public Schools, Ms. Branch was a small business owner, operating a travel agency from 2007 to 2021. 

Dawn Branch served two terms as an elected member of the Cecil County School Board, including five years as President. In this role, she led efforts to improve the local education system and advocated for the needs of students, families, and staff. 

Having lived in Cecil County since 2004, she is deeply committed to her community. Outside of her professional career, Dawn is a proud mother and grandmother. 

In her role as Council Member, Ms. Branch is committed to restoring a county government with a structure of checks and balances, addressing the budget to prioritize crucial services, and developing long-term strategic plans to enhance the quality of life in Cecil County.