Joyce Beatty of Columbus, Ohio, is a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives. She served as a delegate for John Kerry on the Ohio delegation to the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston. She currently serves as the Assitant Minority Leader of the Democratic Caucus of the Ohio House of Representatives. Skyline of downtown Columbus, Ohio, viewed across the Scioto River. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Ohio has a bicameral legislature, the Ohio General Assembly, consisting a House of Representatives and Senate (the Ohio State Senate), based on its constitution of 1851. ... John Forbes Kerry (born December 11, 1943) is the junior United States Senator from Massachusetts. ... State nickname: The Buckeye State Other U.S. States Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Governor Bob Taft (R) Official languages None Area 116,096 km² (34th)  - Land 106,154 km²  - Water 10,044 km² (8. ... 2004 Democratic National Convention logo The 2004 Democratic National Convention culminated in the arrival of John Kerry on July 29 to address the delegates. ... Alternative meanings: Boston (disambiguation) The 18th-century Old State House in Boston is surrounded by tall buildings of the 19th and 20th centuries. ... Ohio has a bicameral legislature, the Ohio General Assembly, consisting a House of Representatives and Senate (the Ohio State Senate), based on its constitution of 1851. ...

Through her legislation, Beatty has striven to encourage personal finance literacy among young people and police automobile chase polices that protect public safety. Beatty is most proud of her leadership role in healthcare, addressing the issues of stroke and diabetes as well as designating June “Men’s Health Month.” She has also organized a team of concerned women to fight for breast and cervical cancer funds for working women without insurance. She also spearheaded a request for state funding of the Kings Arts Complex and secured more than a quarter of a million dollars for capital improvements.

In her private life, 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, a master’s degree from Wright State University and a doctorate from Pacific Western University. In 2003, she was honored with an honorary doctorate from Ohio Dominican University. This article needs cleanup. ... Wright State University is a public university located in Fairborn, Ohio, a suburb of Dayton. ... Pacific Western University is an Authorized University in California. ... 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... ODU Logo. ...

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. The American Heart Association is a nonprofit organization in the United States that fosters proper cardiac care in the effort to reduce deaths caused by cardiac arrest. ... The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, or NAACP, is one of the oldest and most influential civil rights organizations in the United States. ...

Rep. Beatty is married to Attorney Otto Beatty, Jr., and is the stepmother to Attorney Otto Beatty III and Attorney Laurel Beatty. She enjoys boating, writing and horses, and quiet moments at home with her husband.

External links

• Ohio House Democratic Caucus Leadership
• The Ohio House Homepage for Rep. Beatty