Dawn Bruner, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

Rochester, New York, United States

As a primary parent and family contact, I am charged with the ownership of engaging families to encourage student success and provide healthy support. Provide leadership in building and enhancing the capacity of university community and families. Cultivate strong relationships with families and community partners. Actively advocate and educate to build a community that values families and supports engagement initiatives. Execute outreach efforts and facilitate the referral process. Established goals, vision, and budget for new office; provide supervision to develop strengths and address growth areas. Strategically enhanced programs and communications for various populations, including first-generation student/families, families of students with disabilities, and international families. Develop impactful community programming for current and prospective families during largescale university events. Website design and management.Chair, First-Generation Students & Families Committee | Jun 2012 - PresentCreated and chair a campus-wide first-generation committee, overseeing the development and execution of programs, publications, and new initiatives.Deputy Title IX Coordinator | Mar 2014 – PresentFacilitate a safe and reliable environment for students, work with the University Title IX Coordinator to support students who face sex-based misconduct. Deliver educational presentations to university community, and provide consultation to faculty and staff. Undergraduate Adviser | Mar 2008 – 2020Advised and assisted students on aspects of their academic experience, including progression and requirement matters. Identify barriers, distractions, and issues affecting a student's academic success, and make appropriate referrals for additional resources.Instructor - Fall | 2016Co-instructed Rising Leaders, a leadership development course for undergraduates. Developed an environment conducive to optimal student learning with a balance of structure and care.

Rochester, New York, United States

Provided admissions counseling to prospective students individually and in group settings. Supported the academic, career, and life goal achievement goals of students. Served as a key member of the campus Multicultural Recruitment Committee. Supervised the development and execution of national testing.

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Counseled individual and small group of students on adjustment, well-being, relationships, academic difficulty, retention, and post-secondary career plans. Disseminated the Retention Management System’s College Student Inventory to freshmen students. Advised and guided student orientation leaders. Administered institutional and national testing, i.e.: Praxis Series Test, SAT, and ACT. Spearheaded new student orientation and parent orientation sessions four times per year.

Spencerport, New York, United States

Supported children and families by designing individualized interventions to serve academic and socio-emotional needs. Advised parents/guardians in steering through the PINS petition process. Developed and facilitated an eight-week summer program for middle school girls. Collaborated with school districts to provide programming.

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Executive Leadership

Master Of Science In Education (Ms.Ed.), Counselor Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology