Community Recognition

As Principal of Kate Doerge Consulting, Kate helps prestige consumer brands and investors unlock value at all stages of the investment process. She is a proven business leader, brand strategist and trusted advisor, relentlessly driving organizational transformation and delivering impactful results. As a dynamic business builder, Kate champions innovation, winning cultures, and optimizes brand performance to generate value for stakeholders. She is highly regarded for launching, building and revitalizing consumer lifestyle brands for prestige clients including L’Oréal, H&M, Kate Spade, Tag Heuer, Oscar de la Renta, and Elie Saab.

Matthew A. Reynolds is the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representative of the UN Refugee Agency to the United States of America and the Caribbean. Reynolds’ distinguished career includes more than 35 years in government service, humanitarian response, oversight, and management.

Mr. Callaghan is a co-founder of True Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm that has partnered with leading companies like Fitbit, Peloton, Blue Bottle Coffee, Sweetgreen, Ring, and Goodreads. Jon is driven by his deep belief that the power of human creativity is necessary to improve our world. We honor his pursuit of innovation.

Mr. Lillard was the fifth Tabor Headmaster, whose leadership and vision embraced the school’s proximity to the sea by adopting the motto, All-A-Taut-O, moving the campus to its waterfront location, and transforming Tabor’s athletic and academic programs. We honor his vision and values.

Bill Phelps is a successful entrepreneur whose innovative approach has led him to turn new businesses into profitable franchise networks. As former trustee, Bill’s energy and vision were critical to Tabor’s transformational growth. We honor his passion for excellence and ingenuity.

Ms. Richards is an author, producer, and organizer on issues of gender, racial, economic, and social justice. Amy is a leading voice for feminist issues and an advocate for women as she shapes policies, practices, and conversation around women’s rights. We honor her devotion to human rights, equality, and inclusion.

Ms. Shire works for the U. N. Security Council in a role involving preventing the financing of terrorism. Throughout her career, Jacqueline has sought to promote diplomatic solutions to problems, while maintaining and strengthening international peace and security. We honor her commitment to fostering world peace.

Mrs. Taber was Tabor Academy’s visionary founder and first philanthropist. We honor her passion and generosity.