December 17, 2025
Dr. Tillman is a famend chief within the STEAM subject and a BLACK ENTERPRISE 40 Under 40 Honoree.
At simply 19 years previous, Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman has a brand new accolade underneath belt exterior her Ph.D. The educational phenom has formally joined the Delta Sigma Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. She is the youngest member of the chapter in its almost century of existence.
Tillman was formally inducted into the Sigma Gamma Rho on Nov. 1, becoming a member of her cohort as a part of the “14 Phases of RHOyalty.” Founded in Chicago, the chapter’s newest inductees have super accomplishments of their very own.
She started her journey in greater training at simply 10 years previous. The prodigy then went on to earn her doctoral diploma in built-in behavioral well being at Arizona State University seven years later.
With her platform, she based the Dorothy Jeanius STEAM Leadership Institute, serving to the youth remodel whereas constructing careers throughout science and the humanities. The BLACK ENTERPRISE 40 Under 40 Honoree continues to be an inspiration to her new sorority sisters and younger students in STEAM and past.
Through her motto, “Leading by Examples of Excellence,” Tillman has additionally maintained her native roots, serving to the Chicago group via an environment-focused instructional program, Space To Grow. On a global stage, Dr. Tillman is an advisor on STEAM training for the Akuapem individuals in Ghana.
Founded at Butler University in 1922, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. has fostered over 100 years of dedication to communal upliftment and training. As a public speaker and famend advocate for youth empowerment, Tillman exemplifies the sorority’s values of sisterhood, scholarship, and repair.
With this newest honor, Tillman hopes to additional encourage ladies to attain their best ambitions. As a Black lady in STEAM and a change-maker for younger college students, Tillman may even convey extra consciousness to her work as a member of this esteemed group.
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