Georgette C. R. Johnson

Georgette C. R. Johnson currently serves as the Press Secretary for the City of Detroit's Department of Public Works and Building, Safety, Engineering, and Environmental Department since August 2021. Prior to this role, Georgette was a Strategic Relationship Manager at DivDat, where the individual oversaw project and client relationships during a challenging economic period. Additional experience includes being the Executive Editor and General Manager for the Michigan Chronicle, an established Black weekly newspaper, and a decade-long tenure as an Insurance Professional at State Farm. Georgette's career includes earlier roles in communications and media, including positions with the City of Pontiac and various capacities at CBS Radio. Educational achievements encompass a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Wayne State University and various specialized programs at the National Emergency Training Center and Poynter Institute.