Kenneth Atkinson

Skilled, innovative, mission driven Program Manager with expertise in designing and facilitating education, mentorship, and leadership programs for individuals from underserved communities and within non-profit organizations. Utilizes a strong person-centered approach coupled with a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles to build consensus among a variety of stakeholders. Creates meaningful connections using a thoughtful blend of curiosity, active listening, and storytelling abilities to expand an organization's mission and develop collaborative partnerships. Technically astute leader who quickly learns new systems and utilizes a valuable blend of relational and analytical skills to empower teams and individuals. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.

Student Mentor| Adjunct Professor | Facilities and Events Coordinator

CUMBERLAND COUNTY COLLEGE

• Promoted several times over the course of tenure within several college departments.

• Mentored and counseled over fifty first generation students in small groups to help them develop spiritually, discover vocation, and participate in community service projects. Partnered with an on-campus Christian fellowship group to create spiritual formation and community service opportunities for these students.

• Developed a nine-week summer Internship for students focused on discovering life purpose, spiritual formation, and community service.

• Launched a first-of-its-kind national prayer initiative called Campus America, raised $30,000 annually by cultivating relationships with 30 donors.

• Taught College Success Seminars to incoming first-year students and taught a course on Cultural Diversity in the United States. Developed all curriculum for the Cultural Diversity Course and created a dynamic multi-cultural community in each class that created safe space for authentic friendship & dialogue around racial justice issues.

• Prepared and maintained facilities for athletic and student life events while supervising student workers and liaising with coaches, administrators, and maintenance staff to collaboratively accomplish goals.

Community Educator, Sexual Assault Program

CUMBERLAND COUNTY GUIDANCE CENTER

• Coordinated and led four 24-week psycho-educational support groups serving 20 young adults at two high schools.

• Facilitated workshops about healthy relationships for children and teens who had been victims of domestic/sexual abuse. Certified as a New Jersey Rape Care Advocate and as a Men Can Stop Rape Advocate.

• Wrote grant proposals, represented the program at community health events, and evaluated the program for efficacy.

M.A. in Intercultural Studies | Fuller Seminary | Pasadena, CA
B.S. in Educational Ministries (Youth Concentration) with a minor in Psychology | Houghton College | Houghton, NY Affordable Housing Training Sessions | East County Housing Opportunity Coalition (ECHO)

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