JOHNSON COUNTY NAACP
ABOUT US
For generations, the NAACP has stood at the forefront of the civil rights movement. In Johnson County, that fight continues.
WHO WE ARE
OUR MISSION
& VISION
Our Vision: A society in which all individuals have equal rights and there is no racial hatred or racial discrimination.
Our Mission: To ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of the rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and discrimination.
WHAT WE FIGHT FOR
THREE PILLARS
OF OUR WORK
Racial Equity
Ensuring all are treated fairly through our committees and partnerships with social justice groups across Johnson County.
Community Engagement
Food basket donations, Christmas gift donations, community picnics, and celebrations for Juneteenth and MLK Jr. Day.
Voter Education
Providing tools, resources, and key dates to educate our members on important voting matters and civic participation.
OUR TEAM
Katrina Robertson
President
Sherelle Simmons
1st Vice- President
vick newson
Treasurer
shirley taylor
Assistant Treasurer
Cathy Marshall
Secretary
Joarvania George
Assistant Secretary
Brenda Ridgnal
Parliamentarian
Gloria Snowden
Exec. Member
Trudy Williams
Exec. Member
Jo Ann Herron
Exec. Member
Valerie Johnson
Exec. Member
Jason Gibson
ACT-SO Chair
Kristi Smith-High
Youth Council
Jennifer Fennell
Youth Council
Standing Committees
Press & Publicity
Jo Ann Herron (Chair) · Destiny Nua · Tiffany Troutman · Ryan Long · Jason Gibson
Membership
Valerie Johnson (Chair) · Wandra Minor (Co-Chair)
Legal Redress
Chris Kostelac (Chair) · Chelsea Williamson · Wanda Vaughn · Chales Jean-Baptiste
Finance
Vick Newson · Shirley Taylor · Tiffany Jones · Erlene Goff-Lewis
Religious Affairs
Theresa Taylor · Rev. Dr. Linda Davenport-Cummings
BENEFITS OF
Membership
Make A difference
Gain the resources to increase access to quality healthcare, education, legal assistance, economic development, and more in Johnson County
Be involved in the community
Direct action campaigns to local issues within a city of Johnson County or Johnson County as a whole
Increase your advocacy and Leadership SKills
You can attend local, regional, and national conferences and trainings.
Voter Education
Participate in educating and providing resources to residents of Johnson County about important voter dates and information.
Vibrant Community & Networks
Work with other like minded individuals and organizations wanting to achieve equity in Johnson County
Use your voice
Use your skills and voice by assisting in one of many committees, updating the website, or posting on social media.
READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?