Dawn Medley is the Vice President for Enrollment Management at Missouri State University. Prior to this appointment, she was Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management at Drexel University. The creator of first-in-the-nation student support programs, such as Warrior Way Back, she tirelessly advocates on behalf of traditionally overlooked student populations. Ms. Medley is an expert in financial aid, access, and technology for student engagement. Her ability to create educational ecosystems that benefit all parties involved - students, communities and institutions alike – and her standout ability to create collaborative and supportive coalitions to move toward a common goal have made Ms. Medley a nationally recognized leader and innovator in her field.