Joyce Beatty

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Joyce Beatty (born March 12, 1950) 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 Minority Leader of the Democratic Caucus of the Ohio House of Representatives.

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. In 2003, she was honored with 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.