My name is Detria Dixon. I am currently employed with Pittsburgh Public Schools as a school social worker for nearly a decade. Additionally, I am the owner and founder of Kukua Na Nia, LLC. Kukua Na Nia is a 14-week, rites of passage program that serves Black adolescent females. The program aims to help them develop a profound sense of identity, reclaim their cultural heritage, and acquire knowledge of their roots, utilizing the Nguzo Nane principles. I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work in 2013. I am currently working toward a National Certified School Social Worker (NCSSW) certification, but my aspiration is to pursue a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) degree. It would be an honor to participate in the Racial Equity Collaboratory to collaborate and help advance social justice and racial equity!
1. Kukua Na Nia, LLC (Established in 2022)
2. 2025 SWAG Award Winner
3. While pursuing the NCSSW, I created a portfolio of evidence of my school social work practice and I have been instrumental in enhancing the community school model at Westinghouse HS, by creating a brochure that informs key stakeholders of the community-based resources available to help our students and families achieve academic and functional success, I provided professional development to school staff regarding the multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and the use of data-driven methodologies to support academic growth.
