Dawn Brockman

Dawn Brockman is the Dean of Students at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, where she oversees student life, housing, security, discipline, and advocacy. With a career spanning more than 20 years in public education, Dawn has dedicated herself to student leadership, engagement, and inclusive campus culture. She previously served as Executive Director of the Oklahoma Association of Student Councils, advising high school student councils across the state, and has held teaching positions in leadership and Latin at several Oklahoma high schools.

Dawn’s work is grounded in student advocacy and accountable leadership, emphasizing structures that connect students to campus life, alumni, and community engagement. In addition to her higher education role, she serves on the Norman Public Schools Board of Education and is actively involved in supporting female candidates through initiatives like Sally’s List. Dawn is recognized for advancing innovative policies in education, including Oklahoma’s first ICE policy at the district level, and has received numerous fellowships and honors, including induction into the University of Oklahoma Jeanine Rainbolt College of Education Alumni Hall of Fame.

An attorney by training with a Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, Dawn combines her legal expertise with decades of experience in teaching, student leadership, and nonprofit administration. She has presented workshops at national education conferences and facilitated charitable initiatives supporting children and families, reflecting her commitment to equity, advocacy, and meaningful community impact.

• OKLIS 2025 Attendee
• Adult Mental Health First Aid

• University of Oklahoma College of Law- J.D.
• University of Oklahoma- B.A.

• Dean’s Honor Roll
• Credited with advancing an ICE policy for her school district described in the conversation as the first of its kind in Oklahoma
• Elected to the Norman Public Schools school board; noted for winning in a highly Republican district

• Alpha Phi
• Sally's List
• Norman Public Schools
• Oklahoma Association of Student Councils

• Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
• The Virtue Center
• Women’s Resource Center
• Children's Hospital
• Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Make A Wish
• CCFI
• Charles & Peggy Stephenson Cancer Center
• Royal Family Kids Camp