Thomas Tijerina, Ph.D.

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DISC Type : C

Online Professor at Cincinnati State

Anderson, Indiana, United States

Overview

Dr. Thomas Tijerina is a cultural sociologist, author, and community builder who applies critical theory to real-world social challenges. As an educator at Cincinnati State and founder of EPIC Initiatives, he focuses on race, identity, and community development. People familiar with his work describe him as driven, kind, bold, and passionate about creating change.

Personality Overview

Objective Thinker

ROI Driven

Critic

They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often.  They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.

Topics They Care About

Community Development
He founded the nonprofit EPIC Initiatives, which runs a boxing gym, community gardens, and financial literacy classes to empower local residents in Anderson, Indiana.
Cultural Sociology
His academic and written work focuses on how race, identity, and culture shape social belonging. He creates educational content on these topics for social media.
Decolonization & Wellness
His forthcoming book, "Liberation Essays, " examines sobriety, intergenerational trauma, and community repair through a decolonial lens.

Media Appearances

Thomas has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2021
Online Professor at Cincinnati State
1-2016 - 12-2020
Director of Peace & Conflict Transformation Studies at Anderson University
1-2016 - 5-2019
Adjunct Professor at Purdue University
6-2013 - 3-2016
Community & Economic Development Consultant at City of Anderson
1-2010
Executive Director at EPIC Initiatives Inc.

Education

Ph.D. from Union Institute & University
M.A. Urban Studies from Eastern University

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Exp : 16 Location : Anderson, Indiana, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Online Professor at Cincinnati State
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Insights For Selling To Thomas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Don’t forget to mention how you compare to competition on both features and pricing
  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch

DONT's

  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions
  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Thomas is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Thomas

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Thomas move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Thomas take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Thomas

Personality Compatibility


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