Age, Biography and Wiki
Dorothy Horrell (Dorothy Ann Ortner) was born on 21 February, 1951 in Holyoke, Colorado, US, is an A 21st-century american woman. Discover Dorothy Horrell's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?
| Popular As |
Dorothy Ann Ortner |
| Occupation |
Educator, college administrator |
| Age |
73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
21 February 1951 |
| Birthday |
21 February |
| Birthplace |
Holyoke, Colorado, US |
| Nationality |
United States
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She is a member of famous Educator with the age 73 years old group.
Dorothy Horrell Height, Weight & Measurements
At 73 years old, Dorothy Horrell height not available right now. We will update Dorothy Horrell's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
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Who Is Dorothy Horrell's Husband?
Her husband is Ted Horrell
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Ted Horrell |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
1 |
Dorothy Horrell Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dorothy Horrell worth at the age of 73 years old? Dorothy Horrell’s income source is mostly from being a successful Educator. She is from United States. We have estimated Dorothy Horrell's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Educator |
Dorothy Horrell Social Network
Timeline
Dorothy Ann Ortner Horrell (born February 21, 1951) is an American educator, university administrator, and philanthropy administrator.
Dorothy Ann Ortner was born on February 21, 1951, in Holyoke, Colorado.
The third of eight children, she grew up on her grandfather's farm where her father had also been raised.
Starting at age 8, she entered 4-H competitions and eventually competed at the local, state, and national levels.
After high school graduation in 1969, she earned all of her academic degrees – a Bachelor's of Science in home economics and a Master of Education and PhD in education administration – from Colorado State University.
In 1973, she was one of two students from the state selected to participate in a six-month International Farm Youth Exchange program in Taiwan arranged by 4-H.
She left a week after earning her undergraduate degree.
The different families who hosted her across Taiwan generally spoke some English.
Her visit coincided with a typhoon, and she witnessed the resiliency and coping mechanisms of people in that situation.
She later credited the experience for developing her views on leadership and community.
Horrell began her career as a high school teacher in Adams County, Colorado.
She then assumed administrative positions with the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education, which governs the Colorado Community College System.
She was the first woman director of the Occupational Educational division, and the inaugural vice president of Educational Services.
Horrell served as the first woman president of Red Rocks Community College, from 1989 to 1998.
She then became the first woman president of the Colorado Community College System in 1998.
However, she unexpectedly resigned from the latter post in 2000, stating that she wished to spend more time with her family.
The following year, she accepted the position of president and CEO of the Bonfils–Stanton Foundation, serving in this capacity from 2001 to 2013.
She was a founding member of the board of Arrupe Jesuit High School (2003-2011) and Clyfford Still Museum (2005-2013), chair of the Board of the Colorado Association of Funders (2009), and co-chair of the Commission on the Reform of Denver's High Schools (2004–05).
During her tenure, she founded the Livingston Fellowship Program and saw the arts and leadership foundation named Colorado's Foundation of the Year in 2007.
She has also been a member of the Governor's P-20 Education Council (2007-2011) and the Denver Commission to End Homelessness (2004-2012).
In 2009, she was appointed by Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper to the Colorado State University Board of Governors, which she also served as chair for a two-year term.
In 2009, Governor John Hickenlooper appointed Horrell to the Colorado State University Board of Governors.
She was reappointed by the governor in 2012.
She served as chairman of the board from 2013 to 2015.
From 2016 to 2020, she held the post of Chancellor of University of Colorado Denver.
She was previously president of both Red Rocks Community College and the Colorado Community College System, and president and CEO of the Bonfils–Stanton Foundation.
After a brief retirement, Horrell re-entered academia in 2016 to become Chancellor of University of Colorado Denver.
The Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce named Horrell one of the Top 25 Most Powerful Women and bestowed on her its ATHENA Award in 2016.
In 2017 she joined the board of directors of the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities.
Active on the boards of many community organizations, she was inducted into the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame in 2018.
She has been inducted into the Colorado 4-H Hall of Fame and, in 2018, into the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame.
She and her husband Ted Horrell have one daughter.
They reside in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
She retired from this post in June 2020.
Horrell has been an active board member of many community organizations.
These include: the First National Bank Colorado, the Young Americans Bank, the West Chamber of Commerce Serving Jefferson County, the Jefferson Economic Council, and the Exempla Healthcare System.
