GEORGANNA BEACHBOARD
Equality Coordinator, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Before 1979, the women of Missouri had no advocate to ensure they had equal access to career training programs in order to gain skills needed to support themselves and their families. That changed when Georganna Beachboard was named Missouri’s first Sex Equity Coordinator by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Georganna developed a statewide network of eight regional resource centers that provide outreach and counseling services, creating access to career education training programs for women who previously had none.

Georganna has always been passionate about helping Missouri women become successful. She was also active at the national level, taking many leadership positions. Georganna’s awards and recognition include: President, National Vocational Education Equity Council; Martin Luther King State Pioneer and Diversity Award; and Missouri Leadership Academy Award for establishing a network for women in school administration.

Georganna Beachboard is a role model. She sets an example for personal success, as well as an example for helping others achieve success.