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Sean Dixon
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Educator, Presenter, Writer, Facilitator
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Macomb, IL,
United States
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Masters degree in Education with emphasis on Social Foundations.
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (1991-1993) - Dominican Republic.
Experience in corporate, non-profit, and academic work environments.
Management experience including operations, client relations, human resources, and business development.
Teaching experience at high school and college levels. |
 Contact Sean Dixon
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Area of Expertise: |
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Communications, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor
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Director, CEO, COP, President
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Private Sector, Social Enterprise, Corporate Social Responsibility
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Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
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Professional Experience: |
2010 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
Educational and Interdisciplinary Studies Dept.
Western Illinois University – Macomb, Illinois
2010 - Current
Assistant Director
Center for the Study of Masculinities and Men’s Development
Western Illinois University – Macomb, Illinois
2012 - 2013
Interpersonal Violence Prevention Coordinator
Women's Center – Student Services Division
Western Illinois University – Macomb, Illinois
2008 – 2009
Spanish Teacher
Astoria Schools - Astoria, Illinois
2005 – 2007
General Manager
Thomas Bly Landscapes, Oregon City, Oregon
2003 – 2005
Manager, Special Services / Account Manager
Teufel Landscape, Portland, Oregon
2002 – 2003
Director, Technical Services
DirecTV Broadband, Beaverton, Oregon
2001 – 2002
Director, Operations
New Edge Networks, Vancouver, Washington
1998 – 2001
Director, Customer Service & Technical Support / Director, Network Management Center / Manager, Customer Support
GST Telecom, Portland, Oregon
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Education: |
•Western Illinois University – M.S. Education (2010)
•Spanish language training, ENTRENA, S.A., Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (1993)
•Community Development training, ENTRENA, S.A., Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (1993)
•Illinois State University – B.S. Mass Communications (1989)
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
Student Group Advising:
Men Advocating Non-Violence (WIU)
UNITY - LGBTQ Student Organization (WIU)
Committee Service:
Interpersonal Violence Prevention Initiative Committee) (WIU) – Committee Chair
Center for the Study of Masculinity and Men’s Development (WIU) – Committee member and Subcommittee Chair
Dealing with Differences Institute (WIU) - Committee member
Difficult Conversations Committee (WIU) - Committee member
Community Service:
Habitat for Humanity (Macomb, Illinois) – Board member and subcommittee member
Certifications:
Partner Abuse Intervention
Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention
Domestic Violence Intervention
Professional Publications:
Davis, T. La Prad, J. & Dixon, S. Masculinities (Re)considered: Using a Critical Approach to Working with Men in Groups. In Laker, J. & Davis, T. (Eds). Masculinities in Higher Education: Theoretical and Practical Considerations. New York: Routledge.
Professional Presentations:
•Girl in Guyland panel discussion, Moderator, Western Illinois University (March 2013)
•Difficult Conversation 4: The Gender Box - Pressures to Be "Male" and "Female", Presenter and Facilitator, Western Illinois University (March 2013)
•SlutTalk panel discussion, Panelist, Western Illinois University (March 2013)
•Four Men for Health panel discussion, Panelist, Western Illinois University (February 2013)
•Take Back the Night, Keynote Speaker, Western Illinois University (October 2012)
•"Legitimate Rape" panel discussion, Moderator, Western Illinois University (October 2012)
•Contemporary Social Justice Activities and Movements, Panelist, Dealing with Difference Institute, Western Illinois University (May 2012)
•Empathetic Civilization, Dealing with Difference Institute, Co-Facilitator & Presenter, Western Illinois University (May 2011)
•Immigration Game: Awakening Cultural Sensitivities, Co-Presenter, Coalition of Essential Schools Fall Forum (November 2009)
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
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