Roxanne Lawson

Roxanne Lawson currently holds the position of Co-Deputy Director of Organizational Strategy at Grassroots Global Justice. Prior to this role, Roxanne served as the Co-Executive Director and Director of Programs at Youth Rise Texas. With a background in youth organizing and leadership development, Roxanne also worked as a Digital Distributed Organizer for Warren for President. Before that, Roxanne was the Program Director at Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools, where she focused on building organizing and leadership skills among New Orleans youth. Roxanne's previous experience includes roles at Covenant House, The Birthing Project USA, TransAfrica Forum, Friends of the Earth- U.S., The American Friends Service Committee, and United for Peace and Justice. Roxanne holds a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology and History, as well as a Master's degree in Historical Anthropology.