Andre Dukes

Andre Dukes, MA has a diverse work experience in various roles aimed at community development and education. Andre most recently served as the Vice President of Family and Community Impact at Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ), where they led initiatives such as the Family Academy, Early Childhood, Parent Leadership, and Community Engagement. In this role, they were responsible for planning, developing, managing, and implementing strategies to improve outcomes for individuals and families, with a goal of achieving community-level change.

Prior to their work at NAZ, Andre was the Assistant Pastor at Shiloh Temple International Ministries. In this role, they provided strategic oversight of all programs and departments within the church, as well as leadership to staff and congregants. Andre also represented the church's interests within the community.

Before that, Andre held the position of Senior Director Collective Impact - Early Childhood at Northside Achievement Zone, where they contributed to the organization's efforts to improve early childhood education outcomes.

Earlier in their career, Andre served as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Northside Achievement Zone, where they led the innovation of the Family Academy parent education curriculum and facilitated instruction for other programs. Andre also represented the NAZ model to key stakeholders locally and nationally.

Throughout their career, Andre has demonstrated a commitment to community empowerment, education, and improving outcomes for individuals and families.

Andre Dukes, MA obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Biblical Studies from the Minnesota Graduate School of Theology. Andre then pursued a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Applied Child and Adolescent Development at the University of Minnesota. Additionally, Andre earned a Certificate in Infant Mental Health and Early Childhood Development from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management.