Response Ability: Being an Everyday Hero
Mike Dilbeck
Tuesday, 09 Oct 2012 at 7:00 pm – Great Hall, Memorial Union
Mike Dilbeck is founder and president of the RESPONSE ABILITY Project, working to empower people to be everyday heroes in their own lives by standing up, saying something and taking action when they witness unhealthy or negative behavior. People from all walks of life learn to understand that seizing an opportunity to act can dramatically change their community, their organizations and each other. Mike uses live texting and video clips to give audience members new tools for confronting harmful behavior in others, revealing the nature of this social epidemic of inaction.After serving for two years in administration for Sigma Nu International Fraternity, Mike Dilbeck established a reputation for creating and producing effective and powerful educational video presentations and special events. He expanded his expertise and entered the world of nonprofit fundraising where he was instrumental in raising millions of dollars for people living with HIV/AIDS.
He has served as the Director of the inaugural Texas AIDS Ride, Director of Special Events for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC), and Program Director for the first three years of the National AIDS Marathon Training Program and for the inaugural year of TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) – both endurance training programs benefitting AFC. He most recently served as National Director for T2 and resigned in August 2011 to devote himself full-time to the RESPONSE ABILITY Project.
Cosponsored By:
- Interfraternity Council
- Margaret Sloss Women's Center
- Panhellenic Council
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
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