Johnna Norton Appointed to Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board Through The Appointments Project

KANSAS CITY — The Women’s Foundation today praised Governor Laura Kelly’s appointment of Johnna Norton to the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. Norton was appointed with the support of the Appointments Project®, which serves as a nonpartisan resource, talent bank, advisor and advocate for women interested in serving on state and local civic boards and commissions. To date, the project has helped 120 women get appointed to civic boards and commissions in Kansas and Missouri

“We’re excited to be building a larger pipeline for women’s leadership by helping rising stars like Johnna Norton earn an appointment to the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board,” said Wendy Doyle, President and CEO of the Women’s Foundation. “We created the Appointments Project® to close the leadership gap and empower more women to make positive change, and over the last five years that’s exactly what we’ve done.”

“The Appointments Project®  does excellent work increasing the number of women serving on public boards and commissions,” said Norton. “I’m proud to have worked with this dynamic organization, and to have the opportunity to serve my home state in this exciting new capacity.”

Ms. Norton is the Executive Director of the Mount Carmel Foundation of Pittsburg, Kansas. She previously worked for Pittsburg State University for ten years, rising through the development and alumni association offices to serve as executive director of the alumni association where she doubled the number of events for alumni and constituents to increase engagement in the University, including a new line of popular on-campus family events. Norton has been an active member of Rotary International for over a decade and held leadership positions with Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) during her time at Pittsburg State. She continues to serve in leadership roles for multiple civic and university organizations.

Prospective appointees can learn more and express their interest in serving at: united-we.org/appointments-project

Established in 2014, Appointments Project® works to empower women and strengthen communities by increasing the gender diversity of public boards and commissions. The initiative offers training and information and helps match women’s talents and interests with open positions.

Lynn Parman Appointed to The Missouri State University Board of Governors by Governor Parson Through the Appointments Project®

“I have long admired the Women’s Foundation’s work to empower and inspire. I am excited to be part of shaping the future of Missouri State University.”

Lynn Parman was appointed to the Missouri State University Board of Governors by Governor Mike Parson. Ms. Parman is the Chief Operating Officer of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Previously, she served as the Vice President of Business Development for McCownGordon Construction and as President and CEO of the American Royal Association.

Ms. Parman was named to Ingram’s 40 Under 40 list recognizing Kansas City’s top business and community leaders under 40 years of age. She has also received the International Economic Development Council’s Cluster Based Strategy of the Year Award for the creation and execution of the KC Animal Health Corridor initiative. Ms. Parman holds a Bachelor of Science in public administration from Missouri State University in Springfield. She is also a graduate of the University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute.