Women make up three quarters of those on formal flex schedules at Grant Thornton.

“I’m a member of the National Steering Committee for Women, which promotes the recruitment, retention and advancement of client-serving women. I’m the Central Region representative—and I take that pretty seriously because I’m proud that national leadership thought I would be a strong role model to other women.”Lori A. Davis, Partner and Tax Practice Leader

Giving back at work “I spend a lot of time coaching and mentoring women at the firm,” says Davis. “I’m a member of the National Steering Committee for Women, which promotes the recruitment, retention and advancement of client-serving women. I’m the Central Region representative—and I take that pretty seriously because I’m proud that national leadership thought I would be a strong role model to other women.”

Community volunteer “I’m the co-leader for my daughter’s Girl Scout Troop,” says Davis. “I’ve also been a volunteer with Big Brothers and Big Sisters for many years, and I’m very involved in Junior Achievement.” High Energy “I inherited all my energy from my father,” says Davis. “He spent his career at Junior Achievement. I saw firsthand the impact that nonprofits can have on kids.”

Best balance tip “My husband, Joe, and I split the parenting and household responsibilities,” says Davis. As a family we run, bike, golf, swim and snow-ski. This makes being active fun for my daughter. At the age of 10, Alex just completed her first youth triathlon.”