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Norlyn Dimmitt, FSA
Empowering Beloved Community (spiritually, economically, politically)
Norlyn Dimmitt, FSA is the co-founder of the Compassionate Citizens Foundation.17 As an actuary with the FSA (Fellow of the Society of Actuaries) designation, Dimmitt has a background in financial and risk analysis.1
Professional Background
Dimmitt's career path has been diverse and multidisciplinary. They received a fellowship to pursue a PhD in economics, but faced challenges in finding a sponsor for their interdisciplinary research on deliberative democracy.1
Philosophical and Political Views
Dimmitt identifies as a Christian Socialist, though their views have evolved over time.3 They advocate for:
- Deliberative democracy: Dimmitt is actively involved in promoting this form of democracy, which emphasizes informed discussion and debate among citizens.67
- Compassion for all: This includes a rejection of hatred towards the wealthy, as evidenced by their essay "Loving the Rich".3
- Interfaith cooperation: Dimmitt shows interest in interfaith initiatives and collaboration.5
Compassionate Citizens Foundation
As co-founder of the Compassionate Citizens Foundation, Dimmitt works towards:
- Empowering deliberative democracy through grassroots efforts like meetups.7
- Seeking political candidates who embrace deliberative democracy principles.6
- Promoting a "politics of love" and compassionate citizenship.7
Recent Activities
Dimmitt is active on LinkedIn, regularly posting about their foundation's activities, political views, and initiatives for social change.245 They are involved in efforts to improve communities, as evidenced by their post about "Thriving San Diego County".8
Norlyn Dimmitt appears to be a multifaceted individual combining expertise in actuarial science with a passion for social and political reform, particularly focused on deliberative democracy and compassionate citizenship.