Healthy Walking Challenge: 8,000 Steps a Day

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Delores Johnson is a graduate of DePaul University, having earned a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and a secondary education teaching certificate. Ms. Johnson also holds a master’s degree in Curriculum Development from DePaul University. Ms. Johnson served as the Director of Operations of a YMCA jobs training program – designed to provide women with job skills that helped them move from welfare to work. After leaving the YMCA, Ms. Johnson joined the Cook County Adult Probation Department where she was the Director of Training responsible for planning, developing, and delivering trainings customized for all levels of staff. During her 27-year tenure, Ms. Johnson specialized in developing relevant, practical training delivery plans and curriculum for adult learners. Ms. Johnson was also the Executive Assistant to the Chief Probation Officer. In this role, Ms. Johnson was instrumental in developing policies, evaluating programs, and making recommendations to improve day-to-day operations. Ms. Johnson currently serves as project coordinator for the American Probation and Parole Association.