Vatonna Dunn identifies as hard of hearing and has worn hearing aids since age seven. She received a B.A. from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Illinois in Urbana Champaign. She serves as the Treasurer for Lurie Children’s Disability in the Workplace Empowerment Resource Group, and is an active member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., a historically African American organization committed to promoting quality education and uplifting the community. She enjoys time with family, reading and trying new restaurants.

Vatonna Dunn

Lurie Children's Hospital
Clinical Trial Financial Manager
She/her
Fellow
2026

Vatonna Dunn identifies as hard of hearing and has worn hearing aids since age seven. She received a B.A. from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Illinois in Urbana Champaign. She serves as the Treasurer for Lurie Children’s Disability in the Workplace Empowerment Resource Group, and is an active member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., a historically African American organization committed to promoting quality education and uplifting the community. She enjoys time with family, reading and trying new restaurants. 

Interests
Disability, Healthcare, Philanthropy
Expertise
Administration Management, Development, Marketing/Communications
Fields
Business Management and Administration