Chelsea Johnson’s 2023 Annual Conference Student Scholar Reflection
Chelsea Johnson
Public Administration Major, Texas State University
Chelsea Johnson, a graduate student studying public administration at Texas State University, discusses her experience at PRIMA's 2023 Annual Conference. She highlights the networking component as the most enjoyable part of the conference, emphasizing the value of connecting with others and visiting the booths. Chelsea plans to apply the networking connections she made and the insights from the keynote speakers, particularly regarding diversity and inclusion, to her current work and future endeavors. She also mentions the importance of changing job descriptions to promote mentorship opportunities and diversity at all levels within organizations. The conference enhanced her knowledge of risk management across industries and entities.
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Chelsea Johnson
Public Administration Major, Texas State University
Chelsea is a student-athlete at Texas State University, where she plays for the women’s basketball program. During the 2022-2023 season, Johnson assisted her Bobcat team to a Sun Belt Conference regular season championship. Not only is Johnson involved in the athletic realm of the university, but she has also been a part of several organizations on campus such as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Student-Athlete Advisory Council and the Dr. Johnny E. Brown Committee on Racial Equality (CORE). Johnson currently serves as the president of CORE, but she previously served as the student co-chair on the Voter Registration Subcommittee within the organization. Also, Chelsea served as the student-athlete representative on a university-sponsored post-election student panel after the U.S. Presidential Election. She intends on graduating with her master's degree in public administration in December of 2023. Overall, Chelsea has proven to be a stellar student and a passionate learner. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading and preparing for her future.
