Jeanetta Williams
President @Naacp
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WORK HISTORY
President @Naacp
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation\'s oldest and largest civil rights organization. From the ballot box to the classroom, the thousands of dedicated workers, organizers, leaders and members who make up the NAACP continue to fight for social justice for all Americans.
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix
Master's degree
SKILLS
ABOUT JEANETTA WILLIAMS
Former member, NAACP National Board of Directors.Led the successful effort to change Utah’s Human Rights Day to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day during the Legislative session. Assisted Legislators in 2007 with the passage of Legislation to change Utah’s Constitution start day of the Legislative session from the third Monday in January (Dr. King Holiday) to the fourth Monday. Former member of the Utah State Bar Ethics and Discipline Committee, investigating grievances against Lawyers. One of 6 individuals to sign a petition to force Vouchers on the ballot in Utah, November 2007. The initiative was won by 62% of the voters. January 2008, the Utah School Boards Association recognized Jeanetta for her involvement with the anti-voucher movement and awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award and July 2008, she was awarded with “The Keeper of the Flame” award at the NAACP Convention by the Labor Unions at their luncheon. Jeanetta led efforts after the death of Rosa Parks to work with City Council’s to name streets in Utah to honor Rosa Parks. Streets bearing Rosa Parks name are in Salt Lake City (largest City in Utah), West Jordan (4th largest City in Utah) and West Valley City (2nd largest City). A bench in Sandy, Utah (6th largest City in Utah) was dedicated with its Rosa Parks inscription, is now located on a frequented walking path at the Sandy Amphitheater for the annual visitors to enjoy, along with the 9/11 monument.
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