Bronwen Dalton

Prof Bronwen Dalton is a Professor and Head of the Department of Management at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Business School. She also directs the Master of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Program and founded the charity Ruff Sleepers. Her academic career includes a DPhil from the University of Oxford and leadership roles in institutions like the Centre for Cosmopolitan Civil Societies at UTS. Dalton’s research focuses on the Not-for-Profit sector, North Korean societal transformations, and Korean studies. She has held significant grants, including an ARC Discovery Project on North Korean women’s roles in informal markets. Her work bridges academic research with real-world impact, such as evaluating social policies and mentoring initiatives like the National Diabetes Services Scheme. Dalton’s contributions extend to editorial boards of journals like Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly and international advisory roles.

Education:

• D.Phil., University of Oxford (1997)
• MA, Yonsei University, South Korea (1991)
• BA, Australian National University (1989)

Research Interests: Dalton’s work explores the intersection of gender, economics, and societal change in North Korea; nonprofit management and social impact measurement; and cross-cultural policy analysis. Her studies on North Korean women highlight grassroots capitalism’s transformative effects, while her work on immigrant families examines systemic barriers to education access.

Awards & Grants:

• Member of the Order of Australia (2025)
• Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project (DP130101700)
• Jenny Edwards Research Fellowship
• Over 80 funded research projects addressing nonprofit innovation, social policy, and international development.

Leadership & Impact: Dalton chairs the Australia Korea Foundation and advises on national strategies like the Stronger Families and Communities Strategy. Her initiatives, such as the 'Measuring Social Impact Toolbox,' empower nonprofits to quantify societal contributions. Her advocacy spans improving educational equity for immigrant families and advancing gender equality in patriarchal contexts.