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Black People Magic: Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman, Chicago Genius

Congratulations to one of Chicago’s own... a superstar genius who keeps reaching and rising higher!

Essence Magazine just profiled the amazing 17-year-old scientist and CEO Dorothy Jean Tillman who is now a doctor! She’s the granddaughter of former Alderwoman Dorothy Tillman and daughter of Jimalita Tillman from Harold Washington Cultural Center.

The brand new Dr. Tillman finished college at 12, got her master’s degree at 14, then last week, she successfully defended her dissertation to earn a doctoral degree in integrated behavioral health from Arizona State University. 

Her research focused on the positive outcomes seen at schools that implement mental health programs and she said it shows that “having a mental health issue doesn't make you crazy… it just makes you human.”

Dorothy Jean hasn’t fully decided what she’ll do next, but says her work will address today's mental health crisis. But now, all she wants to do is take some time off to travel and spend time with friends her own age… and she’s going to prom this spring.

Also keep an eye out for enrollment at the summer camp she founded four years ago with a STEAM curriculum in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, for 9 to 14-year-olds in Bronzeville.

& Remember to always celebrate your magic! xo


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