About our speaker:

Adria Johnson embodies hope, integrity, humanity and has focused her career on lifting some of society's most vulnerable populations and being of service to others. She is a dedicated and well-respected servant leader with almost three decades of hands-on experience in both the public and private sectors. Her proven ability to lead efforts toward reform and work collaboratively across a wide range of stakeholders have served her well not only in her current position of President and Chief Executive Officer for Metro United Way, but also in prior roles held in Kentucky State Government and Louisville Metro Government.

She has been recognized as one of Louisville's most admired CEOs by Business-First as well as included in 2024's Power 50 list as one of the most influnetial leaders in our community. In 2023, she was celebrated as a Daughter of Greatness by the Muhammad Ali Center.

Ms. Johnson completed her undergraduate studies at Ball State University and completed several post-graduate courses from the University of Louisville. She is a native of Louisville and has a daughter and three precious grandchildren. Ms. Johnson aslo had a son who tragically passed in late 2022, but whose legacy continues to inspire and fuel her efforts.

Wednesday, September 3rd

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Wednesday, December 3rd

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