Dawn Jimenez-Salta ’86

Dawn, a New York State Supreme Court justice, died in a motorcycle accident on the Long Island Expressway Oct. 20, 2024.

She joined us from Oakdale, N.Y., and majored in history. She was a member of Elm Club, and her friendly disposition and strong work ethic garnered her many Princeton friends for life. These friends share special memories of the fun times they had with Dawn throughout the campus, trips around the globe, and a sense of how their lives were bettered by knowing her.

Post Princeton, Dawn graduated from Temple Law School before returning to New York to practice law with Borah, Goldstein, Altschuler & Schwartz. After becoming a partner, she was appointed to the New York City Housing Court and later to the N.Y. Supreme Court, rendering verdicts in high-profile litigation. A colleague described Dawn beautifully: “Good lawyer. Good judge. Exceptional human.”

Above all, Dawn was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and genuine friend. She is sorely missed.

The Class of 1986 extends our deepest condolences to her daughter, Olivia; parents Max Jiménez and Elena Iaconis; and the rest of her family, friends, and colleagues whom she touched with her grace.