Making a Difference
in your life, in the lives of others & in the communities in which you live
I never knew that one day my story would inspire the world.
"One day I'm going to go all the way to my PhD and become Dr. Dixon!"
17-year old Mona in Washington D.C.
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About
Dr. Mona Dixon
International Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur & Coach
Mona has leveraged her story of beating homelessness to make a difference in the world by helping others overcome their obstacles, discover their passions, and live out their unique purpose. She also has helped raise thousands of dollars as a charity keynote speaker for fundraising events.
Mona's true calling in life is to provide hope, inspiration, resources, tools, and strategies to individuals to help them become the best versions of themselves!
Mona's loving character, genuineness, and humility precedes her and is admired by others.
Meet Mona’s Appreciated Clients
"Mona’s story inspired me to be better at what I do. It inspired me to be a better father, a better friend, and a better person. And one thing that she doesn't know is, when they write my story, besides my two kids, she is one of the best people that I know and that I love!"
– LeBron James, 3X NBA Champion
“Participating in this campaign with Mona inspired me.”
- Mark Wahlberg, Actor
From a cardboard house . . . to the White House
Mona was homeless sleeping on the streets and in shelters until age 13.
A few short years later she was honored by The President of the United States in the Oval Office.
After receiving her coveted Boys & Girls Clubs of America® “National Youth of the Year Award,” Mona was appointed to serve as the youngest member of the U.S. Presidential Committee alongside the 4 other distinguished individuals...
Presidential Appointee
Corporation for National & Community Service
2015-2019
As a Presidential Appointee,
Mona assisted the CNCS to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.
Power List
“Most Influential Black Women”
Alongside Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey
Mona was only 18 when she made this exclusive list of the most influential black women.
Highly Educated
Through hard work and earned scholarships
Mona was on Section 8 Housing when she received $20 from a generous woman for an application fee her mother could not afford.
Thereafter, she went on to earn $100,000 in academic and achievement scholarships.
| #3 in High School Class | |
| W.P. Carey School of Business Degree | |
| Masters of Communications with in Emphasis in Advocacy | |
| Doctorate in Organizational Leadership | |
| Published Dissertation: Experiences of Board Members as Fundraisers in Non-Profit Organizations: A Qualitative Descriptive Study |
Major Media
National TV Commercial With Mark Wahlberg
Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year's journey
Published Dissertation on ProQuest
State Press Magazine Cover Story
Television
Features
PROFESSIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Mona has shared the stage with “A” list celebrities, speaking to audiences up to 10,000.
Michael Phelps
Jay-Z & Beyoncé
Barack Obama
Evander Holyfield
Lauren Daigle
AUTHOR
Autobiography
Coming Soon...
