Professor Jacqueline Johnson champions education for the underserved [Video]

MassLive recently asked readers to identify people they consider Black leaders in Massachusetts, working to make a difference in politics, education, business, the arts or another area of interest.

Profiles of these leaders will be published leading up to the Juneteenth holiday on June 19. These are people our readers have identified as inspirational, who may be doing good acts for their communities. They are being recognized for their accomplishments, leadership and commitment to inspire change.

Jacqueline Johnson

Age: 38

Community: Springfield

Her Story: Growing up in a poor, single-parent household, Jacqueline Johnson always viewed education as a way to create a better future for herself. She now feels it is only right to use her education to advocate for others.

In addition to teaching at Bay Path University and serving as Chief Facilities Expansion and Sustainability Officer for Caring Health Center, Inc., Johnson works in youth development and social justice.

“I quickly took …