
Ken Ditlevson
Biography
Ken Ditlevson serves as the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of the CARES Center at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University, a role he began in June 2025. Prior to this position, Ken dedicated 10 years to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State as the Director of the LGBTQ+ Center, where he was a key advocate and leader in supporting inclusive student services.
A two-time graduate of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University, Ken holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Education in Community Counseling. Before his tenure at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State, he spent nearly two decades working in mental health and social services. Most recently, he served as the Assistant Vice President at Child Guidance & Family Solutions in Akron, Ohio, where he contributed significantly to behavioral health initiatives for youth and families.
Education
B.A. Psychology, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University
Awards/Achievements
- 2018 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University President's Award of Distinction Recipient
- 2018 Gay Community Endowment Fund Paul Daum Award Recipient