Delshawna Dixon

Delshawna Dixon is a dedicated public health professional currently serving as a Public Health Advisor at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) since October 2023. Prior experience includes the role of Division Director at Friendship Place, overseeing a team of 20 and providing programmatic direction and supervision. Delshawna also worked as a Team Coordinator at Community of Hope, supervising Housing Stability case managers and facilitating care coordination. Experience as a Mental Health First Aid Instructor at Mental Health First Aid Maryland involved training professionals and promoting mental wellness in at-risk communities. Earlier roles include Case Manager at Sasha Bruce Youthwork, focusing on young mothers experiencing homelessness, and Rehabilitation Specialist at Community Connections, Inc., supporting homeless patients in achieving rehabilitation goals. Delshawna holds a Master of Social Work and a Master of Public Health from Howard University.