Previously she was the Assistant Dean of Students at Washington University in St. Louis, where she worked to support students who were struggling with various challenges. In this capacity, she managed a case management program for students of concern and the University's behavioral intervention team. A committed educator, Dr. Wilen taught as an adjunct instructor at the Brown School of Social Work. During her time at Washington University, she also coordinated a campus-wide diversity and inclusion effort and a University-wide sexual misconduct task force.