Shannon Joy Johnson

Background

Johnson, Shannon Joy was born on September 16, 1967 in Gretna, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Wayne Thomas Senior and Suzanne Margaret (Vinyard) Johnson.

Education

Bachelor, Loyola University, New Orleans, 1990.

Career

Research assistant, Institute Human Rels., New Orleans, 1989-1990; outreach/operations coordinator, Agenda For Children, New Orleans, 1990-1993; consultant, State of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, since 1996; kids count coordinator, Agenda For Children, New Orleans, since 1993. Co-convenor Child Watch Coalition, New Orleans, 1995. Member board directors Women's Resource Center, New Orleans, since 1993, Louisiana Health Care Campaign, Baton Rouge, since 1996.

Achievements

• Shannon Joy Johnson has been listed as a noteworthy Child advocate by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer Project SHIELD/Agenda For Children, New Orleans, 1989-1990, Women Elect 2000, New Orleans, 1992. Gala volunteer Louisiana State University Eye Center, New Orleans, 1991-1996.

Interests

• Avocations: boxing, historic preservation, pursuing graduate degree.

Connections

Father:

Wayne Thomas Senior Johnson

Mother:

Suzanne Margaret (Vinyard) Johnson