Most of my fandom experience has been female-centric,

Which is lovely (and from my end, enviable).

I think your "project" with Dawn is certainly an inspiration - sometimes people don't realize they are interested in certain characters or relationships until someone shakes them by the collar and says "look at this."

I just read a terrific article/meta about Kennedy today from su_herald's link that does much the same, pointing out what a terrific and important character she s and deserving of love and respect. Have you seen it? http://fandomforequality.com/2014/01/31/ladies-who-need-more-love-kennedy-buffy-the-vampire-slayer/

but I'm waving pompoms in the general direction of this possibility and hope to be there in full armor when the time comes.

*points to supply closet* :)