Representative Kendra Johnson (D)
Representative
Legislative Service
Biography
Kendra Johnson has dedicated her entire career to serving individuals living with disadvantages and life challenges. Having been born and raised in the city of Chester in an extended family environment, it was through that experience where she learned the value of service to others. Those experiences were a catalyst that continue to drive her passion today.
Kendra graduated from Chester High school in 1987 and eventually went on to earn a master’s degree in Human Services from Lincoln University and is currently an Executive Director at Elwyn, one of the nation’s oldest nonprofit organizations.
Kendra has served on the Board of Directors for the Chester YWCA. After transitioning from Pennsylvania to Delaware, she continued with her desire to serve by joining the Bear Crossing Maintenance Corporation Board of Directors where she has been a member since 2011. Kendra is also serving as the Board President of the Ability Network of Delaware, formerly known as DelARF, which is an advocacy group focused on nonprofit providers of Human Services. In accord with her passion for education, she was also a member of the Gunning Bedford PTA.
Sponsored Legislation
Committees
- Education, Member
- Health & Human Development, Member
- Housing & Community Affairs, Chair
- Telecommunication Internet & Technology, Member
- Veterans Affairs, Member