Dorothy (Sourlis) Whitehouse is not only a successful author, residential and commercial real estate agent, but has been a pillar in the community since her high school days at Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School.
Over the years, she has given back to the community that raised her in countless ways, including her roles as Chair Rumson Recreation Commission, Rumson Fair Haven Board of Education Committee Member, Trustee for the Rumson Community Appeal,Trustee and Head of Rumson Travel Basketball League/Mid-Monmouth and Asst Basketball Coach for the Rumson Boys 13u Championship team. She has also been a personal trainer to over 275 young basketball players, sharing her love and knowledge of the game with young athletes, encouraging them to be their best, both on and off the court.
Dorothy holds multiple degrees from esteemed institutions, including a BA in English and Communications from the University of Michigan (attending on a full basketball scholarship), a Master’s Degree in Marketing from Emerson and a JD from Rutgers and Fordham Law School. Formerly, Dorothy worked at ESPN/ABC Sports as VP of Sports and On-Air Management, where she was also recognized as one of Sports Business Journal’s “Forty Under 40.” In addition, she has run 13 marathons, in which she qualified for the Boston Marathon. She can also add author to her list of titles, with the 2012 publication of her children’s book, Monique’s Boutique. Despite her decidedly notable career accomplishments and professional commitments over the years, Dorothy remained active in the community, especially in the realm of youth sports, taking on the role of Coach/Assistant Coach for multiple travel and recreational teams. Her unwavering drive, motivation and commitment to every endeavor she takes on is apparent in each of her accomplishments, as an athlete, coach, business executive and mother of two.
WEforum would like to invite Dorothy to the WEforum Hall of Fame 2024 for her dedication and commitment to young athletes and for her devotion to furthering the sport in the community that first fueled her love of sports. Dorothy will also receive the Elite Coaching Excellence Award honoring her relentless pursuit of impacting youth athletes on and off the field.
