Junetta Everett was appointed by Governor Laura Kelly to the Wichita State University Board of Trustees. Junetta, class of 79’ Wichita State University (WSU) and its first African American Registered Dental Hygienist graduate, joined Delta Dental of Kansas (DDKS) in 1987 serving as the Vice President of Professional Relations for 27 years. Recently retired after 33 years, Everett was responsible for the statewide and national relationships, recruitment, credentialing and overall support of the dental network. She is very involved in the community serving on several boards including the Kansas Health Foundation, Wesley Hospital, Equity Bank and WSU Foundation and National Advisory Council. She previously served as president on the WSU SASO Board. In 2020 she served as the first person of color and 6th female to Chair the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and is currently servings as the Chamber’s Interim Director of DEI.
Junetta whose passion is intentional inclusion has been honored with numerous awards including the WSU Distinguished Alumni Recognition Award, WBJ Leaders in Diversity, Women Who Lead and Women in Business awards, and the RSCK 2020 Citizen of the Year award. In 2020 she was inducted into The Kansas African American Museum Trailblazer’s Hall of Fame.
Junetta is married to WSU 78 Alum, Victor Everett, Retired State Farm Agent and the proud parents of five sons and 8 ½ grandchildren.