Doranita Tyler is the savvy business owner of the D. Tyler Agency with American Family Insurance recently celebrating 26 years with the Company. Committed to the highest level of excellence in customer service, whether she’s working with a small business owner, family or individual; her primary objective is to understand her clients’ current as well as long-term needs along with the mission of protecting their legacy.  A compassionate community leader, women’s activist, and deeply spiritual person who stands on her faith and Christianity, Doranita balances her work life, family life and external commitments.  That dedication has led to her being a cherished member of her community.

In her hometown of Lynwood, IL, Doranita serves on the boards of the Chamber of Commerce, Library, and Police Pension organizations.  She is an avid supporter of the Crisis Center of South Suburbia, Professional Women’s Network, and Aglow Single Mom’s organizations dedicated to building life skills, enhancing careers, and restoring dreams. She works diligently to serve her community as a trusted advisor, always willing to invest her time into the well-being of whomever or whatever she is engaged with.  Doranita has embraced the idea of “paying it forward”.    

Doranita obtained her professional education from Columbia College, in Chicago, IL where she earned her bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Broadcast Journalism. Continually educating herself, Doranita obtained her Life Underwriting Training Council Fellowship designation from the American College and the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.  As well as successfully completed the Women’s Leadership Challenge program at Moraine Valley College. These designations helped her to gain the confidence to become the successful business owner that she is. 

Continuing her commitment to her family, church, community, and business interests, Doranita has dedicated this chapter of her life and career to the education of black and brown families helping to close the wealth gap, empowering transformation from one generation to the next.