Chief of Community Engagement and Equity
Thresholds
Dee Atkins, MS is a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP) with more than 20 years of experience in corporate social responsibility, nonprofit development, and community outreach. She comes from humble beginnings and has a sophisticated understanding of how race dynamics impact access to social services, mental healthcare and housing. Her areas of expertise include: Equity & Inclusion, EEO Principles/Practices, Institutional Bias and Cross-Cultural Competence, Environmental & Social Justice, Leadership Power & Privilege, and Allyship.
Dee is an executive leader at Thresholds in Chicago, Illinois and leads the organization in building partnerships with peer organizations, elected officials, and local neighborhood groups to promote health equity and racial justice in the communities they represent. Thresholds is a mental health and substance use treatment provider serving 7,000 clients annually.
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Monday, April 11, 2022
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
