Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management. She currently teaches in the area of Cost Controls and Hospitality Education. She previously taught Introduction to Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, Beverage Management, Safety and Sanitation Methods, Food & Beverage Management, and Hospitality Purchasing. Dr. Dawson is a graduate of the Conrad N. Hilton College with both an undergraduate and Masters Degree. She completed her doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Houston.