Danita Johnson Hughes
| Danita Johnson Hughes | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 🏡 Residence | Valparaiso, Indiana |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Indiana University Northwest, University of Chicago, Walden University |
| 💼 Occupation | Executive, author, speaker, columnist and television commentator |
| 🌐 Website | DrDanitaHughes.com |
Danita Johnson Hughes is an American healthcare industry executive, professional speaker, author, columnist and television commentator.[1]
Career[edit]
Danita Johnson Hughes is a certified trainer and speaker and is a member of the International Advisory Board of The Professional Woman Network and the John Maxwell Team. Dr. Hughes is the author of Power from Within: Discovering What You Already Have to Live Successfully, Influencing Today's Youth: Shaping the Behaviors, Expectations, and Aspirations of Tomorrow's Leaders,[2] The Unapologetic Woman: Leading with Power and Confidence,[3] and a contributing author for Becoming the Professional Woman. She also delivers seminar presentations and keynotes along with being a regular columnist for the Post Tribune Newspaper.
Additionally, Danita Johnson Hughes is President and CEO of Edgewater Systems,[4] a comprehensive health care provider specializing in behavioral health and primary care.[5] She is the only African-American female President/CEO of an Indiana Division of Mental Health certified Mental Health Center in the state of Indiana.[6]
Background[edit]
Hughes is originally from Gary, Indiana and attended Gary West Side High School.[7] She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Indiana University Northwest in Public Administration.[8] She continued her education earning another master's degree in Social Service Administration and a graduate certificate in Health Administration and Policy from the University of Chicago and a Ph.D. in Human Services from Walden University, Minneapolis.[9]
Awards and honors[edit]
- Calumet Community Hero Award
- Gary YWCA Woman Power Award for Leadership (2001)
- Distinguished Hoosier award from the Governor of Indiana (2001)
- Influential Women of Northwest Indiana [Non-Profit category] (2012)[10][11]
- Northwest Indiana Business Hall of Fame inductee (2013)
- Drum Major Award from the Gary Frontiers Service Club (2016)[12]
References[edit]
- ↑ "The Importance of Civility in the Workplace" Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2017-05-30.
- ↑ "INFLUENCING TODAY'S YOUTH" Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2017-05-30.
- ↑ "THINKING BIG TO TRANSFORM YOUR CAREER" Action 7 Chicago News. Retrieved 2017-05-30.
- ↑ "Calumet College of St. Joseph Celebrates Donors with Annual Trustees' Ball" PortageLife.com. Retrieved 2017-05-30.
- ↑ "Edgewater Primary Care opens in Glen Park" Gary 411 News. Retrieved 2017-05-30.
- ↑ "Party Masters has something for all occasions" Indiana Minority Business Magazine. Retrieved 2017-05-30.
- ↑ "Local women are reasons why we honor March as Women’s History Month" Chicago Crusader. Retrieved 2017-05-30.
- ↑ "Danita Johnson Hughes a guiding force in the community" Northwest Indiana Times. Retrieved 2017-05-30.
- ↑ "Alumni Spotlight: August 2013" Walden University Alumni Association. Retrieved 2017-05-30.
- ↑ "Alumni" Influential Women of Northwest Indiana. Retrieved 2017-05-30.
- ↑ "Influential Women of NWI saluted during awards ceremony" Northwest Indiana Times. Retrieved 2017-05-30.
- ↑ "'Pillars of community' named Drum Major Award recipients" Northwest Indiana Times. Retrieved 2017-05-30.
External links[edit]
- Dr. Danita Hughes Official site
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