Dixon herself is an HBCU graduate, having earned a Bachelor of Science with distinction in speech communications and theatre from Tennessee State University (TSU). She holds certificates from the Boston College Carroll School of Management in Corporate Community Involvement and Nonprofit Leadership. Her upbringing in the South during desegregation, as well as her achievements at Tennessee State, paved the way for a career and life work in diversity and inclusion. She was one of two girls to desegregate her middle school, and she went on to become TSU’s first female student body president.
By BlackPressUSA
On Friday, December 9, at 10 a.m., Livingstone College will hold its annual December Conferral of Degrees at Varick Auditorium on campus.
Wells Fargo executive vice president and head of External Engagement for Diverse Segments, Representation, and Inclusion Georgette “Gigi” Dixon will deliver the commencement address to the graduating seniors. During the program, Dixon will also receive an honorary doctorate in humane letters from the college’s Board of Trustees.
Dixon is no stranger to Livingstone College, but her relationship with the historic black college has been revitalized thanks to Livingstone President Dr. Anthony J. Davis. This will be his first commencement as the college’s new president.
“Mrs. Dixon is a key influencer who uses her platform and insight to support communities and organizations doing critical work for society,” Davis said. “As the 13th President, I am committed to connecting our students with people who can help them unlock their potential and unleash their power.”
Dixon herself is an HBCU graduate, having earned a Bachelor of Science with distinction in speech communications and theatre from Tennessee State University (TSU). She holds certificates from the Boston College Carroll School of Management in Corporate Community Involvement and Nonprofit Leadership.
Her upbringing in the South during desegregation, as well as her achievements at Tennessee State, paved the way for a career and life work in diversity and inclusion. She was one of two girls to desegregate her middle school, and she went on to become TSU’s first female student body president.
At Wells Fargo, Dixon is in charge of developing connections with stakeholders, implementing sponsorship plans, and developing advocacy and influencer strategies. Her team promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by taking the lead and stepping up external efforts to make sure that everyone in the workforce, communities, and supply chain feels valued and respected and has equitable access to resources, services, goods, and opportunities for success.
Dixon has held a variety of positions at Wells Fargo over the course of her 28-year career, including head of external relations for Wells Fargo Government Relations and Public Policy, marketing manager, director of emerging markets, and director of strategic partnerships. She also spent six years on the company’s Corporate Diversity Council.
Dixon was named one of the Most Powerful Women to Watch by American Banker magazine in 2005.
Dixon, in addition to her career, serves on the NAACP’s national board of directors and as vice chair of the NAACP Foundation. She is the vice chairman of the United States Black Chambers of Commerce, a member of the UnidosUS corporate advisory board, and a trustee of the Trust for the National Mall.
Dixon, who is also a trained opera singer, chairs the Opera Carolina Board of Advisors. She is also a Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. member.
She lives in Charlotte with her family.
The graduation ceremony will be livestreamed on the official YouTube channel of Livingstone College.