Sheyvette Dinkens is originally from Liberal, KS, but currently calls the Kansas City Metro home. Ms. Dinkens received a Baccalaureate of Science in Criminal Justice, Minor in Human Services from Washburn University. Additionally, Ms. Dinkens received a Master’s of Business Administration from Baker University and Master’s in Secondary Education from Fort Hays University.
Ms. Dinkens is a published author, community advocate, an innovative thinker, doer and award winning educator. She was the founder and Executive Director of a non-profit organization, Women Empowerment. She then owned and operated a consulting firm for several years and currently works as a business facilitator in the Kansas City area, at an urban high school. And has created the first co-working space in a high school in the State of Kansas. Ms. Dinkens is currently on staff at Kansas City, Kansas Community College and Park University additionally has been a Licensed Addiction Counselor, for nearly 15 years.
Ms. Dinkens is a Board Member for School of Economics and Cross-Lines Community Outreach , Advisory Board for Madam President Camp, Mentor at The Porter House KC, a member of the Wyandotte County District Attorney's Community Liaison Board, along with taking part in Leadership 2000, the 34th Class in Wyandotte County and Leadership Greater Topeka. She received the 2018 Arvest Bank Teacher Award, 2022 Fox 4 Pay It Forward Award, and 2022 InnovateHER KC Teacher of the Year. She is passionate about civic engagement and community mobilization. Previously, she served as the secretary for the Kansas City Kansas Chamber Young Professional Organization, KCK Forward, a Member of the Connection Committee at City of Truth and an advocate for the Fairfax Learning Center. You can find her in the Hall of Fame at Seward County Community College and taking part of Leadership Kansas. Ms. Dinkens recently brought E-Ship Rising to KCK to support entrepreneurship for youth that reside in Wyandotte County through a partnership with Royale Cohesive Network.
Currently, working on releasing Deceived But not Destroyed, the sequel to Bruised But not Broken. An Avid reader and international traveler that embraces the Keto lifestyle, as she walks with purpose and faith.
By demonstrating leadership and igniting community initiatives and efforts, Ms. Dinkens has been able to support others and plant seeds of growth and empowerment. Through her non-profit experience, Ms. Dinkens has shown a dedication and understanding in various sectors that is highly regarded.
Ms. Dinkens is a published author, community advocate, an innovative thinker, doer and award winning educator. She was the founder and Executive Director of a non-profit organization, Women Empowerment. She then owned and operated a consulting firm for several years and currently works as a business facilitator in the Kansas City area, at an urban high school. And has created the first co-working space in a high school in the State of Kansas. Ms. Dinkens is currently on staff at Kansas City, Kansas Community College and Park University additionally has been a Licensed Addiction Counselor, for nearly 15 years.
Ms. Dinkens is a Board Member for School of Economics and Cross-Lines Community Outreach , Advisory Board for Madam President Camp, Mentor at The Porter House KC, a member of the Wyandotte County District Attorney's Community Liaison Board, along with taking part in Leadership 2000, the 34th Class in Wyandotte County and Leadership Greater Topeka. She received the 2018 Arvest Bank Teacher Award, 2022 Fox 4 Pay It Forward Award, and 2022 InnovateHER KC Teacher of the Year. She is passionate about civic engagement and community mobilization. Previously, she served as the secretary for the Kansas City Kansas Chamber Young Professional Organization, KCK Forward, a Member of the Connection Committee at City of Truth and an advocate for the Fairfax Learning Center. You can find her in the Hall of Fame at Seward County Community College and taking part of Leadership Kansas. Ms. Dinkens recently brought E-Ship Rising to KCK to support entrepreneurship for youth that reside in Wyandotte County through a partnership with Royale Cohesive Network.
Currently, working on releasing Deceived But not Destroyed, the sequel to Bruised But not Broken. An Avid reader and international traveler that embraces the Keto lifestyle, as she walks with purpose and faith.
By demonstrating leadership and igniting community initiatives and efforts, Ms. Dinkens has been able to support others and plant seeds of growth and empowerment. Through her non-profit experience, Ms. Dinkens has shown a dedication and understanding in various sectors that is highly regarded.