Dawn Sunshine Brown

Dr. Dawn S. Brown, PT, DPT, EdD, OCS, serves as Assistant Chair of Curricular Affairs and Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences at Northwestern University. A recognized leader in physical therapy education, Dr. Brown has delivered more than 40 invited and peer‑reviewed presentations at regional and national conferences and continues to contribute to the field through ongoing scholarly publication in educational research. Her research focuses on leadership development, faculty development, and fostering belonging in academic and clinical settings. She has held influential roles, including Commissioner for the National Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Commission for the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT), Co-Chair of the Illinois Physical Therapy Association DEI Committee, and member of ACAPT’s Education Planning and Innovation Committee. Dr. Brown also serves on the Advisory Board for Simucase, contributes educational co