MISSION-DRIVEN, VERSUS MISSION-CHALLENGED

Lynette Morris is the Vice President, Director of Client Engagement & Strategy of Davidoff Mission-Driven Business Strategy. For the past 14 years, Lynette Morris has contributed significantly to the development and application of the firm’s proprietary Mission-Driven methodology. Lynette has implemented the methodology to serve clients in marketing communications, corporate/not-for-profit business partnerships, and business planning.

She leads the firm’s marketing strategy and business planning for many of its clients, supporting client relationships and maintaining internal operations. Her portfolio of public health, healthcare, and community-based organizations includes  AARP Foundation, Art Encounter (Evanston), Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, Blessings in a Backpack, Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation, CityHealth, Community Renewal Society, de Beaumont Foundation, Faith in Place,  the Practical Playbook, the National Assistance League, South Suburban PADS, YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago, and the Public Health Accreditation Board.

Lynette received her Master’s Degree in Transformational Leadership and Human Dynamics from the Wright Graduate University for the Realization of Human Potential to deepen her understanding of individual and organizational transformation and leadership. She currently serves as adjunct faculty for the university and is a volunteer group leader for the Wright Foundation’s signature Year of MORE program, where she coaches students on applying the principles of individual transformation and social-emotional intelligence to reach their potential. Lynette lives in Chicago with her dog, Nikki.