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 and an Ed.S in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University. Marlena is pursuing her doctorate in Instructional Design and Technology. Her research interest includes Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and inclusive pedagogy for adult online learners.
Marlena has been awarded the Top 10 Adjunct Faculty at Concordia University in 2015 and 2018 respectively. She has over five years experience as an online instructional design consultant in higher education and currently works as a full-time business instructor at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC).
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 workshops nationally and internationally 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, and individual training sessions. 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. She has served on a couple diversity, equity and inclusion committees in higher education and has worked in various capacities in church. Marlena is 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 and an Ed.S in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University. Marlena is pursuing her doctorate in Instructional Design and Technology. Her research interest includes Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and inclusive pedagogy for adult online learners.
Marlena has been awarded the Top 10 Adjunct Faculty at Concordia University in 2015 and 2018 respectively. She has over five years experience as an online instructional design consultant in higher education and currently works as a full-time business instructor at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC).
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 workshops nationally and internationally 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, and individual training sessions. 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. She has served on a couple diversity, equity and inclusion committees in higher education and has worked in various capacities in church. Marlena is 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.
