Ph.D.–Georgia State University
M.B.A.–Georgia State University
B.A.–Emory University


Dorothy E. Brawley is presently a Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at Kennesaw State University¸ Kennesaw¸ Georgia. Previously¸ Dr. Brawley held teaching positions at Georgia State University and Mercer University¸ Atlanta. Her background includes studies in French and Art as well as Business (Ph.D. in Management). Her primary teaching responsibilities are in the areas of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship/ New Ventures/ Creativity & Innovation/ Consulting Services.

Dr. Brawley´s primary consulting areas include new venture start up¸ managing growth¸ diversification portfolio analysis and structural integration with an emphasis on mid–sized high growth firms. She is faculty consultant/ liaison to the Small Business Development Center. She also participates as owner/ manager/ strategic visionary of several businesses in the auto emissions¸ food service¸ security consulting¸ artificial reef¸ music and design industries. In her spare time¸ she operates a fine art photography gallery and education center.