Dixon awarded Buckman Fellowship

ROSEMOUNT, Minn. - May 21, 2013 - PRLog -- Christopher F. Dixon, M.Ed., Founder and CEO at Insider Training, Inc. and Fitness and Sports Training LLC., has been awarded a 2013-2014 Buckman Fellowship for Leadership in Philanthropy.  The Buckman Fellowship is a unique opportunity for faculty, staff, graduate students, and alumni of the University of Minnesota to learn about the world of philanthropy. Each fellow attends monthly seminars and puts forth a project for community improvement.

As a Buckman Fellow, Dixon plans to create a non-profit organization helping low-income communities eliminate financial obstacles to achieving and maintaining physically active lifestyles for its residents. In the short-term Dixon seeks to work with city and state government in addition to local community partners to provide access to health & wellness services.  In the long-term he hopes to provide a framework for the role of education in health care reform.

The fellowship is made possible by the Mertie W. Buckman Endowed Fund for Leadership in Philanthropy, established in 2002. Mrs. Buckman, a dedicated philanthropist and faculty member in the former College of Human Ecology, focused her life and work on philanthropy and education, echoing the core values outlined above. Her generous gift provides opportunities for fellows to become experts and leaders in philanthropy.