Marlena Ward-Dodds is a teacher, trainer, change agent, innovator, coach, and servant leader with over 20 years of successful professional experience that includes entrepreneur, college professor, insurance professional, training and development consultant, and instructional design consultant.
Marlena received her BA in Political Science and Law Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, an MBA in Risk Management and M.Ed.in Educational Design Technology from Concordia University. Marlena has been awarded the Top 10 Adjunct Faculty at Concordia University in 2015 and 2018. In addition to teaching, she also works as a Lead Instructional Design Consultant at Concordia University.
Currently, Marlena is pursuing her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction. Her research interest includes Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) and immersive technologies for adult online learners.
Marlena’s education and professionalism have placed her in corporate, sales, and managerial positions with both regional and national insurance carriers. It has also afforded her the opportunity to instruct and counsel hundreds of adult learners and traditional students in pursuit of their college education. Additionally, she has created and conducted many workshops for adult learners and business professionals.
Working as an independent consultant providing curriculum design, training, and development for professionals and small business owners, she has equipped hundreds of people to flourish in their business and personal lives. Through facilitating workshops, webinars, mastermind sessions, individual training sessions, and coaching. Marlena has created a reputation for being high-energy, engaging, approachable, and empowering in her delivery.
Her love for business and coaching does not stop there; she created a high-end rhinestone product and apparel company, in the case of Trinity Xpressions, LLC. Trinity Xpressions started with a focus on helping companies and individuals add a unique touch to their logos and special occasions by offering custom-designed rhinestone T-shirts and other embellished apparel. In 2019, the family opened The Bling Boutique, a premier space to create rhinestone products and apparel. The Bling Boutique (www.theblingboutique.biz) is located in downtown Menomonee, Falls WI.
Marlena is just as passionate about social responsibility as she is with her professional endeavors. Marlena was instrumental in starting a Milwaukee Chapter of the National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA). She has served in various capacities at her church, World Outreach Center, including Director of Training and Development and Project Manager for Melva Henderson Ministries.
Marlena is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
In her downtime, Marlena enjoys time with her family and friends. She is also an avid reader and enjoys live music.
Marlena received her BA in Political Science and Law Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, an MBA in Risk Management and M.Ed.in Educational Design Technology from Concordia University. Marlena has been awarded the Top 10 Adjunct Faculty at Concordia University in 2015 and 2018. In addition to teaching, she also works as a Lead Instructional Design Consultant at Concordia University.
Currently, Marlena is pursuing her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction. Her research interest includes Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) and immersive technologies for adult online learners.
Marlena’s education and professionalism have placed her in corporate, sales, and managerial positions with both regional and national insurance carriers. It has also afforded her the opportunity to instruct and counsel hundreds of adult learners and traditional students in pursuit of their college education. Additionally, she has created and conducted many workshops for adult learners and business professionals.
Working as an independent consultant providing curriculum design, training, and development for professionals and small business owners, she has equipped hundreds of people to flourish in their business and personal lives. Through facilitating workshops, webinars, mastermind sessions, individual training sessions, and coaching. Marlena has created a reputation for being high-energy, engaging, approachable, and empowering in her delivery.
Her love for business and coaching does not stop there; she created a high-end rhinestone product and apparel company, in the case of Trinity Xpressions, LLC. Trinity Xpressions started with a focus on helping companies and individuals add a unique touch to their logos and special occasions by offering custom-designed rhinestone T-shirts and other embellished apparel. In 2019, the family opened The Bling Boutique, a premier space to create rhinestone products and apparel. The Bling Boutique (www.theblingboutique.biz) is located in downtown Menomonee, Falls WI.
Marlena is just as passionate about social responsibility as she is with her professional endeavors. Marlena was instrumental in starting a Milwaukee Chapter of the National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA). She has served in various capacities at her church, World Outreach Center, including Director of Training and Development and Project Manager for Melva Henderson Ministries.
Marlena is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
In her downtime, Marlena enjoys time with her family and friends. She is also an avid reader and enjoys live music.
