Dorri McWhorter

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Socially-conscious international business leader, choosing to lead with joy and dedicated…

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  • Universal Life Church

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Licenses & Certifications

  • Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP)

    American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

    Institute of Internal Auditors

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

    American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Volunteer Experience

  • Hope Chicago Graphic

    Board Member

    Hope Chicago

    - Present 3 years 7 months

    Education

  • The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Graphic

    Board Member

    The Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    - Present 6 years

    Politics

    The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization that provides insight – and influences the public discourse – on critical global issues. We convene leading global voices, conduct independent research, and engage the public to explore ideas that will shape our global future. The Council is committed to bringing clarity and offering solutions to issues that transcend borders and transform how people, business, and governments engage the world.

  • Common Impact Graphic

    Board Member

    Common Impact

    - Present 4 years 7 months

  • 1871 Graphic

    Board Member

    1871

    - Present 5 years

    Science and Technology

    Founded in 2012, 1871 was created to support Chicago’s digital startup community. Since that time, it has become the hub for the city’s thriving technology and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Today 1871 is the home of nearly 500 early-stage, high-growth digital startups.

  • Chicago Center for Arts & Technology Graphic

    Board Member

    Chicago Center for Arts & Technology

    - Present 9 years

    Education

    At the Chicago Center for Arts and Technology "ChiCAT" we elevate our talents, culture and community through transformative art studios, sector-driven training and advanced technology.

  • Women's Philanthropy at Indiana University Graphic

    Advisory Council Member

    Women's Philanthropy at Indiana University

    - Present 9 years

    Economic Empowerment

  • Forefront (Illinois) Graphic

    Board Member

    Forefront (Illinois)

    - Present 5 years

    Forefront is Illinois’ statewide association representing both grantmakers and nonprofits, as well as their advisors and allies. Our mission is to build a vibrant social impact sector for all the people of Illinois.

  • Chicago Child Care Society Graphic

    Board Member

    Chicago Child Care Society

    - 12 years 10 months

    Children

    Chicago Child Care Society provides innovative, community-based education and social service programs that address the current and emerging needs of vulnerable children and their families. Served 4 years as Board President.

  • YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Graphic

    Board Member, Vice President - Fundraising

    YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

    - 7 years 9 months

    Economic Empowerment

    YWCA mission is to Eliminate Racism and Empower Women. The mission is carried out through three primary service areas: Economic Empowerment Institute; Sexual Violence Support Services; and Child Care Support Services

  • Board Member, Community Engagement Chair

    Chicago Architecture Foundation

    - 6 years 2 months

    Arts and Culture

  • United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Graphic

    Women's Leadership Council Co-Chair

    United Way of Metropolitan Chicago

    - 6 years 1 month

    Social Services

    The mission of United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) is to empower the women in our community to bring about meaningful change.

    As part of a nation-wide movement 50,000 strong, WLC members partner with United Way and are given the resources and connections to strengthen our community.

    WLC hosts events featuring prominent speakers to educate and engage members on regional policy issues related to INCOME, EDUCATION and HEALTH.

  • Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois Graphic

    Board Member, Treasurer

    Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois

    - 5 years 5 months

    Children

  • Search, Inc. Graphic

    Board Member

    Search, Inc.

    - 8 years

    Social Services

    Search empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities to achieve their full potential, accept a valued role in their community and lead rich, rewarding lives. Search provides a wide range of flexible, personalized services and supports for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These include supported living arrangements, adult learning and employment programs, as well as medical, behavioral, therapy and home-based services.

Organizations

  • Great Rivers Chicago

    Leadership Commission

    - Present

    “Great Rivers Chicago,” an unprecedented effort to create a coordinated long-term vision and plan for economic and community development along Chicago’s riverfronts, building on the excitement around the ongoing Chicago Riverwalk expansion, as well as several new neighborhood amenities. The City of Chicago and Metropolitan Planning Council, in partnership with Friends of the Chicago River, topical experts and community stakeholders, will lead a plan for the future of Chicago’s rivers and…

    “Great Rivers Chicago,” an unprecedented effort to create a coordinated long-term vision and plan for economic and community development along Chicago’s riverfronts, building on the excitement around the ongoing Chicago Riverwalk expansion, as well as several new neighborhood amenities. The City of Chicago and Metropolitan Planning Council, in partnership with Friends of the Chicago River, topical experts and community stakeholders, will lead a plan for the future of Chicago’s rivers and riverfronts through a series of rigorous community outreach efforts with residents and business owners. The process, entitled “Great Rivers Chicago,” (www.greatriverschicago.com) will develop a long-term vision and action agenda, exploring all waterways within the city limits—the Calumet, Chicago and Des Plaines Rivers—and asking residents and businesses to think about what they would like to see their riverfronts become and strongly encouraging them to take part in the process.

  • The Chicago Network

    Member

    - Present

    The Chicago Network (TCN) is an organization of Chicago’s most distinguished professional women. Founded in 1979, TCN creates empowering relationships for women leaders that enable its members to increase their impact on their organizations and the community at large through peer networking, mutual support and issue awareness.

  • Governing Council

    American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

    - Present

  • Advisory Council of Heller College of Business

    Roosevelt University

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  • National Accreditation Commission

    American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

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  • Minorities Initiative Committee

    American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

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  • Chicago Finance Exchange

    Board Member, Branding and Communications Committee Member

    Founded over thirty years ago, the Chicago Finance Exchange (CFE) is the premiere network for accomplished women leaders in finance in Chicago. As a prominent leadership organization, CFE is proud to proactively support the advancement of women financial professionals.

  • Conscious Business Network

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    A forum where you engage with feisty, leading edge thinkers and business leaders who exemplify the new capitalism of integrity and transparency At the CBN, we explore the new capitalism that is integral, inclusive, and transparent. We engage thought leaders and conscious business colleagues in heartfelt dialogue to make meaning out of new models and emerging paradigms that contribute to a conscious global marketplace.

  • Illinois CPA Society

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