Anita Harvey-Dixon

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Director, Parent Family Community Engagement Collaboration at National Center Parent Family Community Engagement

United States

Overview

Anita Harvey-Dixon is a Project Director specializing in early childhood education, focusing on parent, family, and community engagement. She guides leadership teams in program implementation and has a proven track record in navigating federal and philanthropic funding. She is also certified in "Learning Foundations: Theory to Practice. "

Driven by a passion for equity, Anita focuses on centering family voices within educational systems. She actively engages in initiatives that support children in overlooked areas, such as housing stability, demonstrating a deep commitment to holistic child welfare that extends beyond the classroom.

Anita was featured in media for the documentary "Tomorrows Hope, " which chronicles the lives of children from a South Side Chicago preschool.

Personality Overview

Value Driven

Example Seeker

Curious

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.  They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Family & Community Engagement
Her career is dedicated to this field, with current and past Director roles focused on fostering collaboration between families and educational institutions.
Early Childhood Education
Possesses extensive experience leading and implementing programs for young children, as highlighted by her long-term work with programs like Educare Chicago.
Equity & Family Voice
A subject matter expert in "family voice, " she has held director-level roles focused on ensuring equity is central to educational program development.

Media Appearances

Anita has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025 - 9-2025
Director, Parent Family Community Engagement Collaboration at National Center Parent Family Community Engagement
1-2024 - 2-2025
Director, Family Voice & Equity at Start Early
1-2021 - 2-2025
Assistant Director, Training and Technical Assistance at National Center for Parent Family Community Engagement
5-2017 - 1-2021
Director, Family Engagement at Start Early
1-2014 - 5-2017
Implementation Advisor/Practice Consultant at Start Early

Education

Anita has no verified education history

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