Josh Dickson serves as the Director of the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the US Department of Commerce. He previously worked as Associate Director for Constituency Outreach on the Presidential Inaugural Committee and Deputy Director of Faith Outreach for the Democratic National Committee. Josh started his career as a teacher with Teach For America on Chicago’s South Side, where he volunteered with the Industrial Areas Foundation and developed a passion for sustainable community development. He subsequently worked at college campuses across the country as the National Recruitment Director for Teach For America’s Faith-based and Community Relations Team. While in Chicago, Josh also served on the board of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network.