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Ann Johnson on her 12 years at ACT Rochester

Ann Johnson on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Megan Mack
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WXXI News
Ann Johnson on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, July 6, 2022

The executive director of ACT Rochester is retiring after 12 years leading the organization. Ann Johnson is a native of Massachusetts and worked throughout the country in business, government, and education before coming to Rochester. In addition to her work at ACT, Johnson has participated in a number of efforts to create positive change in the community, including the Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative, and more.

This hour, Johnson joins us to discuss her career, the impact her work has had, and what's next. Our guest:

Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.