Dorri McWhorter

Dorri McWhorter is a socially-conscious international business leader known for leading with joy and dedicated to leveraging her experience from corporate and social change sectors to improve the world.

In 2019, Dorri McWhorter was inducted into the Chicago Innovation Hall of Fame and named to the inaugural list of #TheBlueNetwork, consisting of Chicago's tech and innovation leaders.

She lives by philosophies that guide her both personally and professionally, such as 'Work is love made visible' by Kahlil Gibran and 'You never change things by fighting the existing reality...' by R. Buckminster Fuller.

Dorri McWhorter holds several educational qualifications including an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Lake Forest College, an MBA in General Management from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, and a BBA in Accounting and Management from Wisconsin School of Business.

Throughout her career, Dorri McWhorter has been involved in various organizations including serving as President and CEO at YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, Board Director at Lifeway Foods, Inc., and Officiant at Universal Life Church, among others.

She has also been a part of advisory boards, served on transition committees, and held roles in social enterprises, showcasing her commitment to making a positive impact in the business and social sectors.

Dorri McWhorter's extensive experience as a business leader, combined with her dedication to social change and innovation, makes her a prominent figure in the Chicago community and beyond.