Diaz Dixon is the owner of Performance Driven Consulting, advising nonprofits and mission-driven organizations on strategies to increase sustainability, diversity, and social impact. He leads philanthropic initiatives as a Partner with Wavedance Fund and Serving Our Communities Executive Advisor, directing funding and capacity-building support for programs across Nevada. Dixon blends executive leadership with hands-on program development to align mission, operations, and fundraising for measurable community outcomes, and is known for translating complex social needs into scalable, fundable solutions.

Dixon served as Vice President of the CommonSpirit Health Foundation, where he partnered with clinical and program leaders to secure funding and raise awareness for health equity, social justice, and diversity initiatives. He was previously and Associate Athletic Director at UNR and the CEO of Eddy House, leading capital and program campaigns that expanded housing, workforce development, and health services for homeless and at-risk youth. For fourteen years he was CEO of STEP2, directing fundraising and operations to build a multi-million-dollar campus and strengthen services for families affected by addiction and violence.

Dixon brings practitioner experience into the classroom as an instructor at the University of Nevada and TMCC. He consults nationally on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) and served on the Cultural Competency and Diversity Network under the New Freedom Initiative. His work integrates policy, program design, and community engagement to drive sustainable outcomes.

A long-standing community advocate, Dixon has served on the National Advisory Committee for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and on boards including Bishop Manogue, the University of Nevada College of Liberal Arts, Leaf House Financial, and the State Gambling and Addiction Counselors. He currently serves on the Washoe County Animal Advisory Board. His governance roles emphasize strategy, accountability, and equitable access to services.

Dixon holds a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Iowa and a bachelor’s degree in social psychology from the University of Nevada. His academic background informs a trauma-informed, outcomes-driven approach to program design, fundraising, and community partnerships.