Diversity & Inclusion Director

2023-2025

Dr. Wytress Richardson has served on LWV Chicago’s Board of Directors since 2021. She is chair of LWV Chicago’s Committee on Diversity and Inclusion.

Professionally, Wytress chairs the Applied Behavioral Science program at National Louis University (NLU), where she leads a team of faculty in empowering undergraduate students and leads diversity and inclusion at NLU. Her 18 years of excellence in higher education is evidenced by numerous teaching and service awards. Her work is informed by her two decades' experience in the Human Service field, where she served as counselor, advocate, and supervisor.

Wystress’ interdisciplinary education in Organizational Leadership, Human Services Administration, and Applied Behavioral Science equips her to create resilient settings where both individuals and organizations can thrive. She also holds a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University, and she is the Founder/CEO of Girls of Grace Youth Organization.