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Dan Houston
Careers Manager at One Refugee
Dan Houston is a passionate leader and executive coach with a strong background in designing, facilitating, and evaluating leadership development programs.
He excels in forging collaborative relationships with executive leaders and teams to drive alignment and transformative change within organizations.
Dan's core competencies include executive and team coaching, curriculum design and facilitation, evaluation and measurement, staff training and mentorship, learning management systems (LMS), and building learning communities.
He designed a successful teacher certification program that has certified over 100 adult professionals in various locations, generating substantial revenue for Mind Tribes.
At Chatham University, Dan co-designed and implemented a research study on heart rate variability in response to a breath practice, showcasing his knowledge and involvement in mindfulness research.
He supervised a mindfulness and yoga certification training for educators, aiming to introduce innovative educational practices to schools.
Dan also founded a nonprofit dedicated to supporting teens and young men affected by the school-to-prison pipeline, offering training within educational and correctional institutions.
His international initiatives include leading projects in Nairobi to reconstruct a middle school, train local educators, and fundraise for non-profit organizations.
Dan's educational background includes a Master's in Educational Leadership & Administration from the University of Houston, a Bachelor's in Education from Queen's University, and a Bachelor's in Movement and Health Studies from Brock University.
Throughout his career, Dan has held positions at various organizations such as One Refugee, Lee Pesky Learning Center, Mind Tribes, In-Powered by One Significant Act, Harmony Public Schools - Texas, and University of Houston.
His experiences span roles like Careers Manager, Advancement Director, Director of Learning & Development, Director of Development, Research Coordinator, and Research Assistant, showcasing his diverse skill set and expertise in education and leadership.
