Dawn Olson, Ed.D.
- Associate Professor of Marketing & Business, Director of Program and Student Engagement
- Business Administration
- AAS, Community College of the Air Force
- B.A., University of MD University College
- MBA, Schiller International University
- Graduate Certificate in Marketing, Liberty University
- Ed.D, Trevecca Nazarene University
Contact Info
Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, Dawn serves as an associate professor and the director of student and program engagement for the Skinner School of Business. She teaches undergraduate business courses as well as MBA and DBA courses in the Graduate and Adult Education (GRAE) program.
With more than 20 years of experience in higher education, Dawn has dedicated her career to supporting both traditional and adult learners across a variety of educational settings. She teaches courses in marketing, entrepreneurship and other business disciplines, bringing a practical, student-centered approach to the classroom. Known for her strategic mindset, organizational skills and commitment to student success, she is passionate about mentoring students as they pursue their academic, professional and entrepreneurial goals.
Through both her professional work and community involvement, Dawn is committed to helping individuals develop the knowledge, confidence and skills needed to achieve their educational aspirations and build successful careers and businesses.
Dawn lives in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, with her husband and their five children.
Memberships
- Member of the Christian Business Faculty Association (CBFA)
Areas of Expertise
- Marketing
- Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
- Personal Finance
