July 2010

Tara Wells, Tax Senior, named a 2010-11 Mary T. Washington Wylie Fellow

Tara Wells, a Senior in our Tax Department, joins a group of dedicated young professionals as a 2010-2011 Mary T. Washington Whylie Fellow. These ladies and gentlemen possess exceptional credentials and a strong commitment to impacting diversity within the accounting profession. They will serve as mentors to the Mary T. Washington Wylie Scholars and represent the legacy of Mrs. Washington.

Congratulations to all the appointees.

About the Mary T. Washington Wylie Fellows Program
The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS), CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois and its Mary T. Washington Wylie Opportunity Fund have developed a program that seeks to increase the number of African Americans and other underrepresented minorities in the accounting profession by providing educational, professional and leadership opportunities for new and future CPAs. The Mary T. Washington Wylie (MTWW) Fellows program is a prestigious one-year renewable appointment for a select group of young professionals who have an active interest in diversity and mentoring. Fellows are an integral part of the Illinois CPA Society’s volunteer leadership and will be connected with senior volunteer leaders to foster lasting professional relationships.