Since joining Waggener Edstrom nine years ago, Dawn Beauparlant has worked on its Microsoft account in a variety of roles. She currently manages Microsoft's corporate communications department and previously led its server and tools and developer relations businesses. Regarded by peers and colleagues as a consummate storyteller, Beauparlant managed the communications process for Bill Gates' transition from day-to-day Microsoft leader to his post at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. In addition to her Microsoft work, Beauparlant has played a ...