Roxanne Wilson Biography (Courtesy Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
Roxanne Tessa Lisa Wilson (born on March 15, 1979) is an Appellate Attorney from Austin, Texas, working for Winstead Sechrest & Minick, P.C.. She was also a contestant on the hit NBC reality tv show The Apprentice 5 with Donald Trump. She was fired in week 14.
Biography
Roxanne Wilson is an appellate attorney, President and CEO of RXW, Inc., author, popular television and radio personality, and well-traveled speaker. She completed in season five of NBC's "The Apprentice" with Donald Trump, gaining rave reviews from "The Donald" himself. Roxanne was the first African-American woman to compete in the final four on the NBC hit show. With the TV show as the background, Roxanne"s book Footprints in the Boardroom explains how modern believers can use their faith to overcome modern day challenges, especially in a dog-eat-dog business world.
Roxanne co-hosts of Texas" Christian talent search program, Inspire the Desire. Roxanne most recently teamed up with Austin"s Mix 94.7, Magic 95.5, Talk 1370AM and Scott and White to promote Balance Austin, a program dedicated to educating women on the importance of life balance.
Roxanne is a national speaker, who is sought after by women"s organizations, Christian groups, colleges and universities, and young professional organizations. Roxanne"s lectures are inspiring as she challenges listeners to reach for the star within.
Being committed to the community, Roxanne dedicates her time and talents to support non-profit organizations. Roxanne is currently the spokesperson for the Make-A-Wish Foundation Destination Joy campaign presented by Lay's. Roxanne is a Make-A-Wish Foundation Ambassador, member of the Junior League of Austin, and formerly served on the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Austin Affiliate Board of Directors.
Roxanne is committed to the pursuit of a balanced life and maintaining a sound mind, body and spirit. As a certified Jazzercise instructor and franchisee, Roxanne seeks to enhance the lives of others through exercise and dance. She is a member of the Riverbend Church choir and founder of Untitled, Riverbend"s young professionals group.
Roxanne earned her law degree at the University of Michigan and her business degree in economics at Baylor University. She has clerked for two justices on the Supreme Court of Texas. Roxanne resides in Austin, Texas.