Ms. Dickson is renowned for her community-focused DEI initiatives. She spearheaded a street medicine program for homeless individuals and developed a community connection program with CMS grants. Ms. Dickson’s team is also credited with creating an internship program for high school students, as well as introducing language classes for Spanish-speaking employees and healthcare-specific Spanish classes for staff. Her leadership roles include positions on the boards of Centro Hispano, Olivet Boys and Girls Club, and PA 211. Ms. Dickson has received numerous awards, such as the Girl Scouts of Eastern PA’s Take the Lead Award in 2023 and the Russell S. Bickel, Jr. Excellence in Communication and Caring Award in 2020 from the Reading Hospital Foundation.
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Becker's Recognition
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Executives
Hospital and Health System Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officers to Know
