Board Member
Dr. Valerie Ann Johnson is a scholar/activist. She has experience connecting undergraduate and graduate students, especially at HBCUs, with community groups working on health equity and environmental justice issues. Dr. VJ works locally, nationally, and internationally to preserve cultural and historic heritage through service on several statewide and non-profit organizations, including the NC African American Heritage Commission (as Chair), NC Historical Commission; Preservation NC (as outgoing board chair), NC Maritime History Council Advisory Board and National Registry Advisory Committee. Promoting public participation in science research as a board member for the Association for Advancing Participatory Sciences and through grants funded by NASA and the National Science Foundation is a core aspect of Dr. VJ’s ongoing activist work.
We’re excited to announce that we are developing a membership program and invite individuals, organizations, and institutions who share our values to join us in the fight against environmental injustice.
As a member, you’ll be part of a dedicated community focused on:
A variety of membership tiers ensure that everyone can participate, regardless of your financial situation. If you’re interested in becoming a member, please fill out our interest form. We will contact you in January of 2025 with further information.
