Dorothy Jean Tillman II – Youngest PhD Holder at 17
Full Name: Dorothy Jean Tillman II
Nickname: “Dorothy Jeanius”
Date of Birth: 2006
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Academic Journey:
- Associate Degree – Age 10
- Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities – Age 12
- Master’s Degree in Environmental Science – Age 14
- Doctorate in Integrated Behavioral Health – Age 17 (2024)
- Earned from Arizona State University
- Youngest person to earn this degree
Achievements & Impact:
- Founder of the Dorothy Jeanius STEAM Leadership Institute – Encouraging young students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM)
- Public Speaker & Advocate – Promotes youth education and accelerated learning programs
- Inspiration to Young Scholars – Shows that age is not a barrier to academic success
