Dr. Marlon Gibson
Dr. Marlon Gibson
Dr. Marlon L. Gibson currently serves as the director of Community Engagement for Kappa Alpha Order. In his inaugural role at KA, Marlon develops and facilitates the curriculum for educational initiatives related to fraternal values alignment, diversity, and inclusion. For over 20 years, he has worked extensively with headquarters staff, collegians, and alumni across the country in the area of sorority and fraternity life.
Dr. Marlon L. Gibson currently serves as the director of Community Engagement for Kappa Alpha Order. In his inaugural role at KA, Marlon develops and facilitates the curriculum for educational initiatives related to fraternal values alignment, diversity, and inclusion. For over 20 years, he has worked extensively with headquarters staff, collegians, and alumni across the country in the area of sorority and fraternity life.
Previously, he was the director of Sorority and Fraternity Life at Emory University. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English – creative writing, and a master’s degree in higher education administration from the University of Toledo. He most recently completed his doctorate from the University of Georgia in College Student Affairs Administration. He is married to Dr. Sheree Williams Gibson and they have a son, Adam Patrick. He is a proud life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
PROGRAMS
Acronyms to Action: A Blueprint for Success and Discussing More Inclusive Environments
Keynote | Workshop | Virtual
You know the meaning of DEI.
You believe in the value of seeing and appreciating the lived experiences of each person.
You have created your own mentoring network.
Now what? Who are you going to invite to join your network, and why?
The last several years have ushered a mass of students onto our campuses who are historically more inclusive because of their lived experiences. We see a greater desire to acknowledge, discuss, understand, and reconcile our past perceptions of generational flaws and a yearning for equity in today’s practices. However, while intentions to live a life and to foster others to live lives that are more focused on DEI issues is a good start, intentions do not automatically result in outcomes.
That takes effort.
That takes action.
If we can agree that our communities have the opportunity to be models for how we can learn and live together, then let’s strive to make it a reality. To do so, we must move from knowledge of a better campus culture to truly creating it.
Audience members will…
Explore pressing topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Consider how these issues impact campus organizations, chapters, and the overall community
Commit to taking purposeful actions to develop a better campus culture
Ideal Audiences
- Fraternity and Sorority Life
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training
- Professional Development