THOMAS TIJERINA
Pursuing opportunities to encourage others,
challenge myself, and strengthen the community.
CONTACT DETAILS
2112 Nichol Ave.
Anderson, IN--See also LinkedIn profile
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS
• Diversity Inclusion, Project Management,
• Cultural Competency
• Mediation Training
• Entrepreneurship
• Creating & Sustaining Urban Programming
• Urban Planning, Partnerships, Education
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
• Fair Housing
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
EPIC Initiatives, Anderson, IN | April 2009–Present
Founder and director of 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose
mission is “To improve the health and well-being of our
community through collaboration and quality initiatives.”
Multicultural Leadership Experiences | 2009-Present
Led 26 short-term missions/urban ministry trips with university
students to implement community revitalization strategies, to
teach servant leadership, as well as cultural competency in
locations and urban areas around the world.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICE
• Madison County Homeless Task Force
• Indiana Human Services Council
• Madison Health Partners
• Anderson Latino Council/Founder
• Church of God Peace Fellowship Committee
• Madison County Community Health Center
• Drug Prevention Strategies Coalition
• Minority Health Coalition
• Acension Regional Mission Integration
• Strategic Planning and Marketing for several organizations
TEACHING & PRESENTATIONS
• Community & Economic Development
• Cultural Intelligence/Competency
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Urban Studies
• Conflict Transformation
• Peace, Conflict, & Religion
• Sociology
• Social Problems
• Small Business
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UNION INSTITUTE & UNIVERSITY, CINCINNATI, OH
PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies | July 2022
Concentration in Humanities & Culture, Certificate in Ethics & Philosophy
EASTERN UNIVERSITY, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Masters of Arts in Urban Studies | May 2014
Concentration in Community Development
Thesis & Research—Latino Issues, Small Business, Organizations
ANDERSON UNIVERSITY, ANDERSON, IN
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology | May 2012
Minors in Peace and Conflict Transformation (PACT) and Spanish
EXPERIENCE
ONLINE ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
CIncinnatti State, CIncinnatti, OH | Jan. 2021–Present
Developing quality curriculum and proficiently teach online, Diversity & Inclusion and
Sociology
DIRECTOR OF PEACE & CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION
Anderson University, Anderson, IN | June 2016–June 2021
Responsible for program needs, including decolonized curriculum development. Work with
students to recruit volunteers and to bring to campus inclusive events that raise awareness
of social justice issues. Strive to create a safe space for minority, including LGBTQ, students
on campus. Oversee and allocate departmental budget. Promote inclusion.
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
Anderson University, Anderson, IN | Sept. 2015–June 2021
Purdue Polytechnic, Anderson, IN | Jan. 2015–May 2017
Developed decolonized curriculum and proficiently taught a variety of subjects, including
Race & Ethnicity, Sociology, Social Problems, and Intercultural Competence. Recruit student
community development interns for talent retention in Anderson.
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
City of Anderson, Anderson, IN | June 2013–Feb. 2016
Implemented and assisted with strategic planning, grant writing, funding allocation, needs
assessment, program evaluation, blight elimination, project management, community
organizing, and collaboration of agencies.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
The RIDGE Project, Defiance, OH | June 2005–Nov. 2008
Successfully implemented mentoring curriculum for at-risk youth as well as juvenile
delinquents in schools, jails, and in after-school programs. Provided organizational oversight,
including budgeting, grant implementation, and mentor supervision.
