Background
Johnson, Yvonne J. was born on October 26, 1942. Daughter of Vernon and Ruby Jeffries.
Greensboro mayor North Carolina
Johnson, Yvonne J. was born on October 26, 1942. Daughter of Vernon and Ruby Jeffries.
Bachelor in Psychology, Bennett College, Greensboro, 1964. Master of Science in Guidance & Counseling, North Carolina A&T University, 1978.
Executive director One Step Further, Greensboro, since 1983. Councilwoman City of Greensboro, 1993—1999, 2005—2007, mayor pro tempore., 1999—2005, mayor, 2007—2009.
Council liaison Greensboro Housing Development, S Elm-Lee St Development Project, Hope VI-Willow Oaks. Executive board member Malachi House. President emeritus Board Women's Resource Center.
Board trustees Bennett College. Board member Justice Fellowship Task Force, 1993.
Married Walter T. Johnson. 4 children.