Dwayne Aikens Jr.
Co-founder & Executive Director at We Lead Ours- Claim this Profile
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K. Jackson, MHRD
Dwayne and I attended school together and he and I hit it off immediately. I am absolutely honored to have met such a guy. Dwayne is a polished caring professional who works diligently to complete any task at hand. Any company or organization would benefit immensely from working with Dwayne.
Terry Kelley-Farias
With my interactions with Dwayne implementing the Safe Routes to School program in Oakland it became evident to me that he is a natural leader with a great interest in the social wellbeing of his community, and beyond. Dwayne has been a great collaborator with an inherent understanding of the issues that affect the low income communities in the East Bay/Bay Area. Apart from this, Dwayne is highly personable, a person with a great human quality, and it is therefore a pleasure to have the opportunity to work with him. I highly recommend Dwayne as a social policy professional!
Dr. Shanel D. Harris, BCBA, LBA, ADHD-CCSP, C-DBT, CCTP II
I had the pleasure of working with Dwayne during our MBA program, when WELO was still a vision. Throughout the program, Dwayne demonstrated his visionary leadership skills, commitment to inner city youth, and building a stronger community. Dwayne has excellent written and verbal communication skills. Dwayne is dedicated to using his knowledge and talents to make a difference.
K. Jackson, MHRD
Dwayne and I attended school together and he and I hit it off immediately. I am absolutely honored to have met such a guy. Dwayne is a polished caring professional who works diligently to complete any task at hand. Any company or organization would benefit immensely from working with Dwayne.
Terry Kelley-Farias
With my interactions with Dwayne implementing the Safe Routes to School program in Oakland it became evident to me that he is a natural leader with a great interest in the social wellbeing of his community, and beyond. Dwayne has been a great collaborator with an inherent understanding of the issues that affect the low income communities in the East Bay/Bay Area. Apart from this, Dwayne is highly personable, a person with a great human quality, and it is therefore a pleasure to have the opportunity to work with him. I highly recommend Dwayne as a social policy professional!
Dr. Shanel D. Harris, BCBA, LBA, ADHD-CCSP, C-DBT, CCTP II
I had the pleasure of working with Dwayne during our MBA program, when WELO was still a vision. Throughout the program, Dwayne demonstrated his visionary leadership skills, commitment to inner city youth, and building a stronger community. Dwayne has excellent written and verbal communication skills. Dwayne is dedicated to using his knowledge and talents to make a difference.
K. Jackson, MHRD
Dwayne and I attended school together and he and I hit it off immediately. I am absolutely honored to have met such a guy. Dwayne is a polished caring professional who works diligently to complete any task at hand. Any company or organization would benefit immensely from working with Dwayne.
Terry Kelley-Farias
With my interactions with Dwayne implementing the Safe Routes to School program in Oakland it became evident to me that he is a natural leader with a great interest in the social wellbeing of his community, and beyond. Dwayne has been a great collaborator with an inherent understanding of the issues that affect the low income communities in the East Bay/Bay Area. Apart from this, Dwayne is highly personable, a person with a great human quality, and it is therefore a pleasure to have the opportunity to work with him. I highly recommend Dwayne as a social policy professional!
Dr. Shanel D. Harris, BCBA, LBA, ADHD-CCSP, C-DBT, CCTP II
I had the pleasure of working with Dwayne during our MBA program, when WELO was still a vision. Throughout the program, Dwayne demonstrated his visionary leadership skills, commitment to inner city youth, and building a stronger community. Dwayne has excellent written and verbal communication skills. Dwayne is dedicated to using his knowledge and talents to make a difference.
K. Jackson, MHRD
Dwayne and I attended school together and he and I hit it off immediately. I am absolutely honored to have met such a guy. Dwayne is a polished caring professional who works diligently to complete any task at hand. Any company or organization would benefit immensely from working with Dwayne.
Terry Kelley-Farias
With my interactions with Dwayne implementing the Safe Routes to School program in Oakland it became evident to me that he is a natural leader with a great interest in the social wellbeing of his community, and beyond. Dwayne has been a great collaborator with an inherent understanding of the issues that affect the low income communities in the East Bay/Bay Area. Apart from this, Dwayne is highly personable, a person with a great human quality, and it is therefore a pleasure to have the opportunity to work with him. I highly recommend Dwayne as a social policy professional!
Dr. Shanel D. Harris, BCBA, LBA, ADHD-CCSP, C-DBT, CCTP II
I had the pleasure of working with Dwayne during our MBA program, when WELO was still a vision. Throughout the program, Dwayne demonstrated his visionary leadership skills, commitment to inner city youth, and building a stronger community. Dwayne has excellent written and verbal communication skills. Dwayne is dedicated to using his knowledge and talents to make a difference.
Experience
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We Lead Ours
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-founder & Executive Director
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Jan 2010 - Present
I am the co-founder of We Lead Ours my responsibilities have included developing partnerships, small business development, managing after-school programs, technical writing, strategic development, branding, marketing, recruiting, and community outreach. I am the co-founder of We Lead Ours my responsibilities have included developing partnerships, small business development, managing after-school programs, technical writing, strategic development, branding, marketing, recruiting, and community outreach.
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Keep Oakland Beautiful
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Board Member
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Jan 2013 - Sep 2018
Helped KOB develop community partnerships, served as the secretary, outreach chair, and education chair while serving as a board member. Helped KOB develop community partnerships, served as the secretary, outreach chair, and education chair while serving as a board member.
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Higher Ground Neighborhood Corporation
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Leadership Instructor
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Aug 2008 - Jun 2010
I was responsible for working with 4th and 5th grade students in an after-school program. Youth participated in poetry, community service projects, and regular physical education activities. I was responsible for working with 4th and 5th grade students in an after-school program. Youth participated in poetry, community service projects, and regular physical education activities.
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The ReUse People of America
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Manager
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Apr 2007 - Aug 2008
I managed the warehouse, customer service, cashier, planned events, communications, opened, and closed the store. I managed the warehouse, customer service, cashier, planned events, communications, opened, and closed the store.
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Education
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2000 - 2005
Xavier University of Louisiana
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology -
2007 - 2009
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General -
2020 - 2022
University of Phoenix
Doctor of Education - EdD, Leadership Development
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