Dominique Bryant ’07 named BCBSIL's Volunteer of the Year

January 14, 2021



Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) has selected Dominique Bryant ’07 as the 2020 Volunteer of the Year. She is a financial operations project specialist and has been with BCBSIL for seven years.



Dominique also serves as a Blue Corps Ambassador, leading her department’s volunteerism and outreach efforts. She committed nearly 285 hours of her time in 2020, supporting multiple organizations dedicated to serving others.



Outside of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Dominique is the founder of the Dream Academy Foundation, a mentoring organization for young people between the ages 10–18. In 2020, Dream Academy Foundation held more than 20 events and programs and impacted approximately 1,000 young people through mentoring and outreach.



Dominique serves as a board member for Four Point Play, an organization that uses sports to boost mind, body and spirit. She also volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago, the Carlton Center and the FABB Girl Foundation, among others.



“There are many people in less fortunate situations and I believe that whatever I can do rather it be big or small it will help to make this world a better place,” Dominique said. “Volunteering is not just something you do for yourself it is something that helps the community feel empowered and supported to go forth in being the example that someone may need. Giving back to your community is a great way to help you instill values and morals to the upcoming generation who will carry the torch once I am gone.”



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