Dionna Dorsey is a creative entrepreneur, founder, speaker, and nonprofit CEO committed to building a more inclusive, inspired, and purpose-driven world. With a career rooted in empathy, design, and community building, Dionna helps individuals, partners and organizations align vision with action to create meaningful impact and progression.

She is the co-founder and CEO of The Creative Ladder, a national nonprofit launched alongside Ryan Reynolds that provides leadership training, mentorship, and career development for rising creative professionals—especially those from underrepresented communities. The organization also produces acclaimed bootcamps and summits across the U.S., known for their energy, inclusivity, and transformative experience for early-career creatives.

Dionna previously founded District of Clothing, a lifestyle brand that ran for 10 successful years and inspired changemakers to lead with self-love, action, and progress. Her work and voice have been featured by Forbes, Bustle, Wirecutter, and more.

A graduate of Villanova University and Istituto Marangoni in Milan, Dionna blends creative excellence with lived experience, speaking with heart and authority on topics like inclusive leadership, entrepreneurial resilience, community-centered branding, and unlocking creative potential.

Book Dionna to speak at your next conference, corporate event, or leadership summit and leave your audience moved, motivated, and ready to make an impact.