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Reasons to Believe

2023 Honorees

Alicia R. Dickens, Ph.D., D.B.A.

Alicia R. Dickens, Ph.D., D.B.A.

Dr. Alicia Dickens is a public speaker/author, having presented at regional and national conferences. Having served in positions such as Associate Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Economic Development, a faculty member at the University of Phoenix, Ottawa University, and over the Entrepreneurial Innovation Center at Kansas City Kansas Community College. She has served as a Senior Constituent Services Aide to a Congressman and State Legislative Aide.

She has a Ph.D. in Neuropsychology, a doctoral degree in Business Administration, a Master’s degree in Organizational Administration, and certifications in various accelerated human change technologies, including a Certified Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistics Programming.

Dr. Dickens is a board member of the Kansas City Industrial Council, Northeast Industrial Association, Ride KC Development Corporation, National Council of Continuing Education and Training, Sheer Essence School of Etiquette and Leadership Development, and formerly the Joseph Business School and Envision Homes. She has volunteered to work with those incarcerated in Wyandotte and Jackson County Jails, Lansing Correctional Facility. She was among the first missionary groups allowed to visit death row inmates at the Leavenworth Disciplinary Barracks (Prison). She has volunteered extensively with the homeless/other challenged and is a Kansas City Tomorrow leadership program graduate, which prepares senior-level business and community leaders for civic engagement.

In sum, Dr. Dickens, you need only look at the license plate on her car displaying “No Limit.” She enjoys pushing others into their destiny and helping them live the life of their dreams!

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