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Christie Scanlin Dobson, PhD

Lawrence,KS

Summary

Creative and collaborative team leader with a heart for kids, community, and culturally responsive social justice.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Director

SWIFT Education Center University of Kansas
10.2023 - Current

Institute of Education Sciences Department of Education Award

Accessibility Specialist

Kansas Arts Commission
01.2020 - Current

Statewide programming and professional development for arts accessibility and inclusion

Teaching Artist

Lawrence Arts Center
01.2006 - Current
  • Theatre and Film Instructor
  • Founding Board Member, Freestate Film Festival

Non-Profit Professional

Seattle, Washington / Lawrence, Kansas
01.1992 - Current
  • Executive Director
  • Development Director
  • Programmer
  • Consultant

Executive Director

Kansas Alliance for the Arts in Education
01.2023 - 01.2024

Statewide arts advocacy and professional development in arts integration in K12 public schools

Transition Specialist

Douglas County Youth Services USD497
01.2019 - 01.2024

Academic supports for justice-involved youth

Executive Director

Ballard Community Services
01.2016 - 01.2017

The Ballard Center partners with individuals and families to achieve stability through early childhood education and needs-based services.

Arts Outreach Coordinator

GaDuGi SafeCenter
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Advocacy and support for survivors of sexual violence.
  • Creator, The InSight Project Pre-File Diversion for Youth.
  • Arts-based community prevention outreach
  • Grants management and fundraising

Education

Ph.D. - Special Education

University of Kansas
05-2023

Master of Arts - Drama Therapy

Kansas State University
05-2006

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre and Film

University of Kansas
05-1992

Timeline

Project Director

SWIFT Education Center University of Kansas
10.2023 - Current

Executive Director

Kansas Alliance for the Arts in Education
01.2023 - 01.2024

Accessibility Specialist

Kansas Arts Commission
01.2020 - Current

Transition Specialist

Douglas County Youth Services USD497
01.2019 - 01.2024

Executive Director

Ballard Community Services
01.2016 - 01.2017

Arts Outreach Coordinator

GaDuGi SafeCenter
01.2007 - 01.2010

Teaching Artist

Lawrence Arts Center
01.2006 - Current

Non-Profit Professional

Seattle, Washington / Lawrence, Kansas
01.1992 - Current

Ph.D. - Special Education

University of Kansas

Master of Arts - Drama Therapy

Kansas State University

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre and Film

University of Kansas
Christie Scanlin Dobson, PhD