Joyce Beatty

Infobox State Representative


name=Joyce Beatty


state_house=Ohio
state=Ohio
district=27th
term=1999 -
preceded=
succeeded=Incumbent
date of birth=birth date and age|1950|03|12
place of birth=Dayton, Ohio
date of death=
place of death=
spouse=Otto
profession=President, Joyce Beatty and Associates Incorporated
religion=Baptist
party=Democratic|

Joyce Beatty (born March 12, 1950) in Dayton, Ohio, is a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 27th House District since 1999. She currently serves as the Minority Leader.

Beatty served as a delegate for John Kerry on the Ohio delegation to the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston.

Rep. Beatty is a sought after motivational speaker and a businesswoman who serves as President of Joyce Beatty & Associates, Inc., a nationally recognized consulting firm that specializes in strategic planning and diversity training. She also founded African-American Businesswomen CEOs (ABC), an organization that offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to network and create strategic alliances. Rep. Beatty holds a bachelor’s degree from Central State University and a master’s degree from Wright State University. In 2003, she received an honorary doctorate from Ohio Dominican University. Her community activities include the American Heart Association, the Columbus NAACP and the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, where she holds a lifetime membership. She is also former chairman of the Columbus Urban League Board of Directors. Rep. Beatty is married to Attorney Otto Beatty, Jr. She enjoys boating, writing, horses, and quiet moments at home with her husband.

External links

* [http://www.house.state.oh.us/index.php?option=com_displaymembers&task=detail&district=27 The Ohio Senate - Joyce Beatty] official OH House website
* [http://ohiohousedems.com/index.php?page=display&id=1 Ohio House Democratic Caucus - Democratic Leader Joyce Beatty] profile
* [http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=2427 Project Vote Smart - Representative Joyce Beatty (OH)] profile
*"Follow the Money" - Joyce Beatty
** [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200635&c=422648 2006] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200435&c=399552 2004] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200235&c=55337 2002 HD-21] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200235&c=374615 2002 HD-27] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200035&c=374155 2000] campaign contributions