Milo Dodson

About Milo Dodson

Originally from Covina, CA, Dr. Milo Dodson earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Dodson currently serves as Senior Manager of Diversity & Inclusion and Community Outreach at Belkin International, Inc. As a Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Dodson is a committed advocate for service-based leadership, directing Hip-Hop artist Common’s Dreamers and Believers Summer Youth Camp for close to six years. Dr. Dodson also continues to connect his academic and clinical background with the entertainment industry. He contributed an original essay to White House Correspondent for Urban Radio, April Ryan’s book At Mama\'s Knee: Mothers and Race in Black and White, appeared as an invited guest on multiple radio stations, and offered several keynote addresses, including a panel presentation with Kerry Washington, Nnamdi Asomugha, and Yesi Ortiz for the movie Crown Heights. Dr. Dodson is currently writing a book, creating a project for television, and co-hosts a podcast with nationally acclaimed radio personality Yesi Ortiz called Mental Health is R.E.A.L.(Reflecting Empathy and Love) to discuss wellness, mental health, and social justice. He also adamantly believes self-care is a necessity for creating a balanced life, and enjoys traveling, exercising, and photography.

Experience

1. Senior Manager for Diversity & Inclusion and Community Outreach

   Belkin

   Jan 2021 — Present · CA

   Act as a strategic partner for the global diversity & inclusion and community outreach functions. Leverage organizational design and development expertise to introduce best practices to attract, retain, and develop diverse talent company-wide and to drive community and culture priorities with a focus on inclusive behaviors and business practices at all levels. Work with key executives and senior leaders to identify, define, and advance both short and long-term goals and build strong business case to effectively communicate and execute priorities. Develop, deploy, and sustain diversity & inclusion programs and community engagement strategies at the local, regional, and global levels. Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Legal, and People, to define objectives and deliver on aggressive project timelines.

Education

• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  Ph.D., Counseling Psychology

  2008 — 2014

• University of Notre Dame

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology; Africana Studies

  2004 — 2008