06 Dr. Dina Danielle Anderson
Dina Anderson is the first of three children born to the loving parents, Lorell Andy and Jacqueline Anderson, in Toledo, Ohio. Early in her Christian journey, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior under the pastorate of her uncle, Leon Jacob Witty. Under his leadership, she was trained and nurtured to sing, recite, and serve with a spirit of excellence. In pursuit of academic excellence, Dina attended the University of Toledo and Lourdes University, where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She continued her education at Lourdes University, graduating magna cum laude with a Master’s degree in Business Administration. Driven by her desire to deepen her understanding of God, she attended seminary school, completing a Master of Religious Leadership Administration at New York Theological Seminary, graduating summa cum laude. She was also a Lilly Foundation scholarship recipient, which enabled her to earn a Doctorate from New York Theological Seminary, once again graduating summa cum laude. Dina Anderson is the founder of Sacred Place, Sacred Space, a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of survivors of sexual abuse through programs focused on “Releasing Toxins” caused by past trauma and “Renewing the Mind, Body, and Spirit.” Committed to her mission of Transforming Healing and Recovery, she pursued a Master of Social Work (MSW) with an Advanced Clinical Path at Columbia University in New York, graduating summa cum laude. As a practitioner, she emphasizes holistic and unconventional approaches to healing and recovery. By far, her greatest accomplishment is being the mother of a wonderful son, Bryan Blake Anderson-Ellis. Dr. Dina has served in various pastoral positions in churches across the country and has dedicated her life to serving God's people through her humanitarian initiatives. By divine appointment, God has chosen Dr. Dina Anderson to transform lives and proclaim the Gospel to the nations.