Dr. Thyonne Gordon is an accomplished social profit management expert, writer and producer. Her work with 501c3 organizations has created growth-oriented businesses, strong board governance, productive teams and sustainable fundraising strategies using her proven technique of the S.T.O.R.Y.  Accelerator™.  Dr. Gordon has empowered hundreds of organizations nationwide.

With a passion for youth development, she worked with South Central youth organization A Place Called Home implementing a music collaboration with Berklee College of Music in Boston and the first of it’s kind, David and Linda Shaheen Scholarship, encouraging unlikely youth to consider higher education. Her work with CoachArt Organization, mentoring chronically ill youth in the arts and athletics, grew the organization from a local to regional scope servicing over 1,400 children annually.

Dr. Gordon’s ability to shed light on causes that bring positive impact is evidenced in the piece, From Watts to Africa, showcased in the 2015 Pan African Film Festival. This film highlights the journey of 17 inner city youth traveling to Africa with the organization, Foundation For Second Chances and the impact this leadership program had on their life.

Featured writer in Chicken Soup for the African American Soul; and ghost writer on several projects including a recent collaboration with Grammy nominated recording artist Chante’ Moore, Dr. Gordon’s gifts in bringing stories of significance to light and enhancing organizations for success, is unparalleled. She has raised millions of dollars for causes and is committed to positive, strategic and sustainable growth in the social profit sector.

With several accolades and awards for her work, Dr. Gordon is most proud of her service in board leadership and received a gubernatorial appointment to the California Naturopathic Board of Directors in 2014; was voted board Chairperson of Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara in 2015 and has distinguished service on the Board of Advisors for Berklee College of Music in Boston.

Dr. Gordon resides in Los Angeles and encourages youth and adults alike to “bloom where you’re planted.” You can learn more about Dr. Gordon and her work by visiting drthyonne.com.