D. K. Christianson, M.Ed., CWDP (Pen Name:  D. K. Christi)

    Christianson is a polished, platform presenter and workshop facilitator with a high performance background in education and public/private partnerships.  Christianson has led regional Workforce Investment Boards and coalitions from mediocre to high peformance through strategic planning and board empowerment.  

    Christianson is an expert in change management with a wide range of workshop topics that include:  overcoming communications barriers, embracing change, teamwork in the 21st century and topics specific to education and workplace environments.  Training and presentations will be customized to meet your specific needs from keynote addresses at conferences to short and long-term consultant contracts. 

Credentials and Experience

q       Published author under the pen name, D. K. Christi

q       Keynote presenter and training specialist for regional, statewide and national meetings.

q       20 years progressively responsible work experience as Executive Director for regional boards.

q       Regional director for multiple workforce and education contracts.

q       Expert in specialized education and workforce topics such as multi-cultural diversity, Tech Prep, migrant and seasonal farmworkers, communications and workplace preparation and data. 

q       Graduate curriculum writer for the University of South Florida, Tampa and  an expert at grantsmanship and contract management. 

q       Residence and employment in Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean and sensitive to cultural differences and languages.

q       Education includes a Master's Degree in Administration and Supervision, additional graduate studies in  vocational administration and certifications in elementary education, high school administration, adult and community education and workforce development. 

Additional Information

Christianson is known as a catalyst for positive, productive workplaces.  Examples include: a founding member of community foundations with current equity assets in the millions, president and/or member of many community business and professional organizations and an advocate for special populations seeking solutions to economic inequities.