Anthony Allen

Anthony Allen is native of Chicago, Illinois. He pursued his studies at the University o f Dubuque in Psychology and Sociology.  He also studied at Clarke College matriculating in Philosophy. He works at the Dubuque Community School District.  He serves in many special roles for the City of Dubuque as a mediator, project coordinator, consultant, and active community leader.

Anthony is a riveting, humorous and inspiring motivational speaker who utilizes a powerful and personal message to educate, motivate and captivate audiences of all ages and cultures.  As people, we are faced with challenging issues that need to be addressed. Mr. Allen uses the gift he has been given to address them.

 “My personal passion is to serve all people. It's my goal and my passion to make sure that young black males reach their potential and reach more than what people may claim them to be or categorize them to be."

Anthony is passionate about service which attributes to him serving on a lot of boards in the Tri-State region. Boards, committees, and memberships include:

•Presentationon Diversity for Youth Diocesan Leadership Conference (1993)
•City of Dubuque Community Advisory Panel (inaugural board member (1993-present)
•Dubuque Community School District (DCSD) FineII Resource Advisory Committee (1997)
•DCSD Policy5200StudentConductandDisciplineCommittee(1998)
•City of Dubuque Dispute Resolution Center Advisory Board (1996-present)
•Dubuque Substance Abuse Choices Program Board Member (1993-1997)
•DCSD Equity Educational Advisory Committee (chair;1992-2005)
•Dubuque Human Relations Conference Steering Committee (1992-present)
•City of Dubuque Area Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse (1999-2001)
•Truancy Mediator for Dubuque Community School District, Dubuque County
•Attorney's Office and Iowa Juvenile Court Services (2001-2011)
•Saint Mark Community Center Youth Diversity Committee (1999-2001)
•National Association for the Advancement of Colored People NAACP (1989-present)
•African American Committee for Needs Assessment in Dubuque, IA (2004-2005)
•City of Dubuque Envision Selection Committee Member (2005)
•City of Dubuque Intercultural Competency Consultant/Trainer (2004-present)
•City of Dubuque Human Rights Commissioner (Chair,2005-2020)
•Dubuque YMCA/YWCA Board Member (2017-2022)
•State of IA Access to Justice Commissioner (2016-2022)
•Steeple Square Board Member (2016-present)
•Black Men Coalition Board Member (2005-present)