board chair, executive/governance Committee chair
Carolyn is a DEI Consultant with EY where she works internally to lead DEI initiatives across Americas Consulting practice. Carolyn has proven skills in diversity and inclusion program development, strategic management, talent processes, project management, and non-profit management. She has a deep passion for building strong interpersonal relationships through an understanding of business needs resulting in successful consultative support with a resounding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Carolyn is passionate about giving back to the community through serving on multiple boards focused on military veterans, women and children; such as Folds of Honor, Volunteers of America Illinois (VOA-IL), and SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish. Carolyn received her B.A. degree in Psychology from the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities, her M.S. degree in Human Resources Management, and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Outside of work, Carolyn enjoys traveling, reading and continuously learning. Carolyn is a proud USMC wife and lives in Chicago’s western suburbs with her husband and two boys.