Brandywine Alumni Spotlight: Chabreena Dixon-Corbin, class of 2014

MEDIA, Pa. — Penn State alumna Chabreena Dixon-Corbin, class of 2014, is making a difference in others’ lives as an outpatient therapist.

Dixon-Corbin began her Penn State journey at Harrisburg in 2010. In 2012, after the birth of her son, she came to Brandywine to be closer to home while still receiving her education from Penn State.

“I originally went to Penn State Harrisburg because I felt like I needed to be away from home and away from any distractions to excel in school, and I did,” she said. “After my son was born, I knew I had to come back home. I transitioned to Penn State Brandywine and brought my son with me to campus.”

Dixon-Corbin said she loved Brandywine because it felt very family-oriented.

“What I really loved about Brandywine is that it had the same family-oriented feeling as Harrisburg. Although I came to a different campus, I feel like I didn’t miss a beat,” she said.

During her time at Brandywine, Dixon-Corbin was a student worker in the information technology services department. She noted her favorite memories were made in that office.

“My favorite memory was working with IT. They were so accepting of me back then, especially Theresa Walls, former administrative assistant in IT, and Justin DiMatteo, director of IT,” she said. “Getting to know everyone in the department was one of my greatest memories. They were all so nice.”

Upon graduating from Penn State, Dixon-Corbin went on to attend graduate school at Wilmington University, receiving her master’s degree in human services. She currently holds four roles, serving as a utilization review coordinator at the Horsham Clinic and an outpatient therapist with Family and Community Service of Delaware County. In addition, she is the founder and owner of two businesses: Corbin Counseling LLC, a private counseling practice, and NYNO Body Products LLC, a skincare brand.

Dixon-Corbin is also a member of the Brandywine Alumni Society. Joining the chapter in 2024, she wanted to get involved with the Brandywine community because she wanted to give back to a community that gave her so much.

“I wanted to give back to Penn State Brandywine the way it gave to me. I want to show students that they can do anything they set their minds to, and I want to be there for them if they have any questions,” she said. “What I enjoy most about being involved with the Brandywine Alumni Society is getting involved with the other alumni. They were all so welcoming to me when I joined.”

When asked what advice she has for Penn State students, Dixon-Corbin emphasized the importance of consistency in pursuing your goals.

“If you want to do something, stick to it. You have to stay consistent, even in the hard times. Make sure you don’t overwork yourself, but still be consistent,” she said. “Also, do what you love. If you’re doing something you don’t enjoy, it’s going to bring your mental health down, which takes a toll on your body."