Dr. Dewayne Dickens

Dr. Dewayne Dickens is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Tulsa Community College, a position to support students’ success.  Through his office, students are assisted with their use of research-based study strategies, leadership development, and balancing of life concerns through success coaching.  Dr. Dickens has also served as a Developmental English Associate Professor at Tulsa Community College for over 18 years.  Dr. Dickens is active in social justice issues throughout the region, reflected in his work with several organizations throughout the area, such as the John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation, the Greater Tulsa African American Affairs Commission, the Oklahoma Center for Community & Justice (OCCJ), Racism Stinks, and Oklahoma Humanities, along with serving as a board member for KIPP Tulsa College Preparatory.  He joined the Leadership Tulsa’s 2021 Thrive Tulsa members to collaborate with other leaders within the Tulsa community to promote partnerships for social advocacy for the often-unheard voices.