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Roxann Pedesclaux Johnson is currently the chief executive officer of the YWCA of N. W. Louisiana; a not-for-profit United Way agency which includes 2 locations, 11 programs, and 200 plus staff and volunteers. She is also the owner/president of RPJ Diversity Consultants, which offers customized trainings, in conflict resolution/anger management, leadership, customer service, and cultural sensitivity.
A native of Louisiana, Shreveport has been her home for close to 10 years. She has also lived in Spain; England; and Germany. She very recently returning from Paris, France where she was able to introduce her youngest son to his first trip abroad.
Here in Shreveport she is executive board member of the N. W. Louisiana Women's Political Caucus, Christus Schumper Hospital board, executive member of the Southern University Shreveport Foundation, chair-links/services to youth, monthly columnist for City Lights, chair of the Louisiana's Women Leaders Conference, weekly television panelist for Citywide-Dateline.
She is a 2004 Shreveport Athena award nominee, 2005 Harry Blake-distinguished award winner, 2005 Women of the Year presented by the Zontas, 2006 Citizen of the Year presented by the Men's Omega Fraternity of Shreveport. Here in 2007 she has been named as one of Bossier's distinguished Athena award nominees. She is most proud to have a scholarship named after her; the "Roxann Johnson Scholarship."
Roxann is a widow; she has three children: a Byrd High School graduate son who is now a marine biology graduate from Tampa Florida university, a daughter who is a regional trainer, and another proud son in the U.S. Air Force currently serving in Iraq.
More than half the population of Louisiana – 51% -- is female. Yet, only 11 % of the state’s Legislators are women. Why?
What factors in Louisiana’s lifestyle – and history - contribute to its weight problems?
What will the changes to the state’s education system mean for Louisiana’s public schools?
How can the system be revamped while keeping the promise to those who have provided years of public service?
What factors in Louisiana’s lifestyle – and history - contribute to its weight problems?
How civic-minded are Louisiana’s citizens and how can they become more involved?
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