Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook, Visionary Founder of ProVoice, Inc. held the 2019 Awards Gala Banquet in Washington, DC. The third annual celebration honored Unsung She-Roes and Heroes who are generous, gracious, and philanthropic with Servant leader spirits and hearts.
The Honorees were: Janice Ferebee, MSW/Helping Communities Win; Rev. Takana L. Jefferson, Lt. CHC, USN/Faith; Hon. Joseline Pena Meinyk/Leader Extraordinaire; Patricia Sewell and Hon. Arthenia S. Roper/Mother Daughter Champions; Rev. Cynthia Terry/Sister Leader; Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith/World Changer; Dr. Hattie “Aunt Hattie” Washington/Above and Beyond; Jacquie Gales Webb/Media; Rev. Dr. Joan Wharton/Heart and Soul; Rev. Thomas L. Bowen/Leader Activist Lifechanger; Rev. Dr. George E. Holmes/Life Changer; Mr. Emmanuel Irono/Community Businessman and World Leader; and Rev. Dr. Robert Schneck/Heart and Soul.
Ambassador Suzan Denise Johnson Cook was a U.S. presidential advisor, pastor, and author who served as the United States Ambassador-at-Large-for-International- Religious Freedom for President Obama. She has served as a policy advisor to President Bill Clinton.
Cook pastored a number of churches, produced television, and authored nearly a dozen books. She was the first female senior pastor in the 200-year history of the American Baptist Churches USA. Her Pro Voice Galas have been held in Tristate New York, NYC , NJ, Philly and Connecticut, and now three in the DMV and West Virginia.
