Dawne Devoe Olbrych

Dawne DeVoe Olbrych is an accomplished educational leader and registered nurse with extensive experience in nursing education and program development. Serving as the Dean of the School of Nursing at Ellis Medicine since 1983, Dawne has also held various roles, including RN, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Adjunct Instructor. In addition, Dawne serves as an Adjunct Instructor at Excelsior College, teaching online nursing courses, and has taken on the role of Executive Director of Curriculum and Faculty Development. As a peer evaluator for the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Dawne contributes to the accreditation process of associate degree-nursing programs. Dawne holds a Doctor of Education from Walden University, a Master of Science in Nursing from The Sage Colleges, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh.