Sidni L. Shorter, PsyD, is President and CEO of the Utah Black Chamber of Commerce, an entrepreneur, and a fierce advocate and practitioner of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Dr. Shorter is also the Director of the Utah Minority Business Development Agency.

Sidni is the former owner and CEO of ExecuteNow!, a finance and accounting firm that prioritizes client satisfaction by providing affordable services to non-profits and small to mid-sized organizations. Sidni acquired the company and played a significant role in creating and implementing programs for national clients aimed at addressing the disparity in access to affordable capital and investments for minority and women-led businesses.

As a servant leader, Sidni values relationship-building and genuine engagement with clients. She is a social entrepreneur and a strong advocate for change. Dedicating her career to helping entrepreneurs and business leaders access affordable capital with growth, progress, diversity, equity, and inclusion as the goal. Sidni holds a Doctorate in Biblical Psychology, a Master's in Theology, two Bachelor's degrees in General Studies (concentration in Behavioral Science) and Theology, and is a Licensed Christian Therapist. Sidni believes great leaders are serial learners and exceptional listeners.

Awards and Recognition:

• 2024 Diamond Award – Excellence in Non-Profit Leadership, Philanthropy, Humanities and Community Engagement

• 2023 Utah Business Modern Day Pioneer

• 2023 Utah Business CEO of the Year

• 2022 Utah 40 Women Over 40

Board Member:

• Zions Bank, Board of Advisors

• Utah Talent, Education, Industry, and Alignment Board Member

• Visit Salt Lake, Board Member

• Westminster University – Board of Trustees

• Utah Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Initiative (UAMMI) – Advisor

• The Policy Project Advisory Board

• Go Red American Heart Association – Executive Leadership Team

• Utah District Export Council

Mentor for:

• Women Who Succeed