A 1994 graduate of Georgia Southern University, where she captained the Eagles to a Southern Conference Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance, Dunn earned a bachelors of science degree in education. She began her coaching career at the University of South Carolina that same year, serving alongside Coach Fantanarosa as an assistant coach until the two departed for Western Carolina in 1997. Dunn served as Fantanarosas top assistant at Western Carolina during the 1997-98 season and succeeded Fantanarosa as head coach the following season.

While at Western Carolina, Dunn guided the Lady Catamounts to a two-year record of 23-33, including the teams best record in more than 10 years during her inaugural season. Dunns 12 wins during that season were the most ever by a first-year head coach at Western Carolina. Last season, Dunn placed two players on the all-Southern Conference team while compiling an 11-17 record and eighth-place league finish.

Dunn is the primary recruiting coordinator and is also responsible for scouting and working with the interior players.