David Dicken

Director of Alumni & Family Support

David brings his training and experience as a crisis counselor to Rockside Ranch. He helps young men who feel stuck get the help they deserve. Named director of student and family support in 2020, Dave works closely with graduates and their families. His background includes suicide prevention, alternatives to self-harm, and trauma support. He is passionate about working with various types of survivors to help them develop resilience—so that they can not only survive but thrive. A life-long resident of Southern California, Dave loves college football. He also loves to hang out on the sand in Laguna Beach with his amazing wife of 33 years and his three wonderful adult children and their spouses.