Dawn Jensen

Dawn Jensen serves as the Vice President of Business Development, focusing on extended campus operations, recruitment efforts, and strategic partnerships. Reporting directly to the President, this position was created in 2021 as part of a strategic realignment to help focus on sustainment and viability through enrollment growth, retention, and innovation. As Vice President of Business Development, Jensen serves as a liaison by connecting staff with the resources and tools needed to thrive within their role. She also facilitates growth and innovation with extended campus directors by developing and implementing innovative recruitment initiatives to drive enrollments across the United States. In addition to overseeing metro campus operations and providing leadership management to extended campus directors, she also serves as the Chief of Corporate Partnerships. While under her management, the Office of Corporate Partnerships has successfully grown the University’s corporate cohort program by establishing new enrollment opportunities and cultivating corporate relationships.

Prior to Webster, Jensen worked in corporate sales for over 20 years. While working with Anheuser-Busch and Sanofi, she strengthened and fine-tuned her client and territory management skills. Her goal-oriented background has allowed her to apply her vast knowledge of business, in-depth sales strategies, and presentation skills to her current role within Webster University.

When not at work, Jensen enjoys traveling abroad. She is also a volunteer ambassador for the local nonprofit, The Covering House.