Dawn Peterson
About Dawn Peterson
Dawn Peterson is the Instructional Design Manager at Boston Scientific, specializing in learner-centric development and process improvement in educational programming.
Title and Current Role
Dawn Peterson serves as the Instructional Design Manager at Boston Scientific. She leads instructional design and development for the Urology and Pelvic Health Clinical Education team. Dawn's role encompasses consulting and partnering with Clinical Education Managers from five different franchises, ensuring effective and comprehensive educational programs.
Educational Background
Dawn Peterson holds a Master's degree in Educational Technology/Art Education from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, achieved between 1998 and 2000. She also earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Photographic Electronic Imaging from the same institution in 1997, after completing a B.F.A. in Graphic Design in 1996. Her educational background lays a strong foundation for her career in instructional design and educational technology.
Experience at Citizens and RBS Citizens Group
Before joining Boston Scientific, Dawn worked at Citizens as Senior Instructional Designer/Learning Experience Team, VP, from 2014 to 2021. Prior to this role, she was a Training Consultant at RBS Citizens Group from 2013 to 2014 in New England. Her time at these financial institutions honed her skills in developing and managing educational programs within a corporate setting.
Career at Ropes & Gray LLP
Dawn's career includes significant tenure at Ropes & Gray LLP, where she held various positions from 2002 to 2012. She worked as the Conference Services Supervisor for eight years and led the IT Training & Development Team for two years in the Greater Boston Area. These roles contributed to her expertise in managing and delivering comprehensive training programs.
Facilitation and Teaching Roles
Earlier in her career, Dawn was Adjunct Faculty for Graphic Design/Electronic Imaging at Bristol Community College from 2000 to 2002. She also served as a Call Center Trainer at Federated Investors. Additionally, she held the position of Interim Director of Academic Technology at Tabor Academy from 1999 to 2000. These roles highlight her broad experience in educational programming and instructional technology.