Dawn Newman

Dawn Newman is an Assistant Professor at the School for Professional Studies, Saint Louis University. She holds a Ph.D. in Organization Development (Benedictine University, 2011), an MBA in Business Administration (SLU, 1990), and a B.S. in Mathematical Statistics (SIUE, 1987). Her research focuses on executive coaching, team effectiveness, leadership, and organizational change. She is certified as an ICF PCC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, and ASQ CQE/CQA.

Her work emphasizes applying coaching strategies to enhance leadership and organizational outcomes in nonprofits and corporate settings. Recent publications include analyses of executive coaching’s impact on self-efficacy and ROI, as well as organizational development frameworks.

• Awards: 2022 SLU SPS Teacher of the Year, 2014 AOM Best Paper Award, 2013 SLU SPS Distinguished Affiliate Faculty
• Service: Chair of ASQ St. Louis, Co-leader of ICF’s Gift of Coaching Program, and pro-bono executive coach for nonprofit leaders

Her community engagement includes supporting education initiatives like Tillman Elementary School coaching and participatory roles in SHRM and St. Louis OD Network.