Tori D Willis was born and raised in Boston, MA. A proud member of the Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society, she graduated with a Master of Management from Cambridge College. She later earned a certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University.

Tori is a leader with over 20 years of experience in operations and administration, dedicated to championing causes that advance economic, social, and political justice. As the Director of Operations & Culture at the Initiative for Energy Justice (IEJ), she is a part of IEJ’s leadership team leading all the Initiative for Energy Justice’s internal operations, including administration, systems, technology, grants management and finance. She is also responsible for leading efforts to shape and nurture IEJ’s culture and morale to foster an equitable, anti-oppressive, joyful, and effective work culture.

Prior to joining the team at IEJ, Tori was Senior Administrative Manager at Pathfinder International, an NGO that focuses on sexual and reproductive health and rights. There she provided strategic leadership in administration, oversaw the global travel program and policy, and served as the leader of the US Racial Justice Leadership Team. As an adviser and thought partner to Pathfinder’s leadership team, she contributed to the organization’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

As a native Bostonian, Tori is an avid fan of all things Boston sports! She finds joy in spending time with family, at church, and traveling the world.