Leadership Rooted in Service
For Dar’tavous Dorsey, public service didn't begin with running for office. It has been a defining part of his life and career.
Youth & Community Leadership
Dar’tavous has spent years mentoring and creating opportunities for young people. As Founder and Executive Director of E.Y.E. LEAD Foundation and Co-Founder of Four Star Fellowship, he has helped connect youth to mentorship, leadership development, educational experiences, and pathways to success.
A RECORD OF SERVICE
Dar’tavous Dorsey has dedicated his career to strengthening communities, creating opportunities for young people, and building partnerships that bring residents, institutions, and government together. Throughout his career, he has worked alongside young people, families, schools, community organizations, violence-prevention leaders, elected officials, government agencies, and neighborhood residents.
Public Safety & Community Partnerships
Dar’tavous has worked extensively at the intersection of community engagement, education, violence prevention, and public safety. His experience includes building partnerships among residents, community organizations, schools, government agencies, and public officials to address challenges facing Chicago communities.
Civic Leadership & Service
Dar’tavous has served Chicago through numerous civic and community leadership roles. His service reflects a longstanding commitment to ensuring communities have access, representation, resources, and a meaningful voice in decisions that affect them.
RECOGNIZED LEADERSHIP
APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR JB PRITZKER
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Children & Family Services Advisory Council
WVON 40 UNDER 40
2022
CHICAGO DEFENDER MEN OF EXCELLENCE
2023
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.
Mu Mu Lambda Chapter — Professional Achievement Award
2024
BROTHER JAYLEN BURNS GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION AWARD
2025
A Leader Who Listens.
A Voice That Represents.
"I'm running for the 2nd Police District Council because residents deserve a meaningful voice in how public safety works in our communities. I believe we can demand accountability while building stronger relationships. We can support effective public safety while ensuring residents are respected, heard, and represented. Public safety is also about what happens before a crisis — investing in young people, strengthening families, supporting neighborhoods, and connecting residents to opportunity. I want to bring my experience, relationships, and commitment to service to the Council and work alongside residents to build safer, stronger communities."