Roxanne Wilson is an accomplished speaker focusing on college students and business professionals. Roxanne Wilson, an appellate attorney, recently completed 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 make it to the final four.
During the season, Trump stated, “Roxanne is very, very smart….brilliant…she is really something.” He told Roxanne, “You’re [Roxanne] a very good speaker… I would like to have you represent me in court. You are very impressive.”
Roxanne’s background spans many areas and is filled with significant accomplishments. In addition to serving as an attorney at Winstead, Sechrest & Minick P.C., Wilson clerked for two justices on the Supreme Court of Texas.
Roxanne earned her law degree at the University of Michigan where she was awarded the Irving Stenn Jr. award for her contributions to the University of Michigan Law School. During her undergraduate studies at Baylor University, Roxanne was the first woman and second African American member of the prestigious Baylor Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1919, for which she later served as President.
Roxanne is involved in her community as a founding member of the Riverbend Church young professional's group, and is a Jazzercise instructor and franchisee. Roxanne has been named a Make-A-Wish Foundation Ambassador and serves on the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Austin Affiliate Board.
She recently appeared on FOX’s morning show in Austin, Texas and interviewed the biggest names in hip hop on the red carpet at the 1st Annual BET Hip Hop Awards. Roxanne’s first inspirational and motivational book is due out January 2007.
Most Requested:
With Great Risk Comes Great Success: Redefining Your Potential
Roxanne stresses the importance of setting a solid yet flexible foundation, thinking outside of the box, and the notion that reinventing yourself does not require you to reinvent the wheel. Roxanne presents the true capacity within us all, and that we are all a work in process.
Women & Business: The Power Couple of Today
Who says we can't have it all? Today's women are no longer just getting the job done. Women are setting the standards and doing it on their own terms. Roxanne explores the limitless possibilities and manageable challenges of the once unlikely marriage between women and the business world.
Prayers From The Boardroom: Walking with God in Any Shoes
Maintaining a strong faith in any circumstance is increasingly difficult in the modern day. Presented with this challenge, and how it applies to each of us, Roxanne explores the challenge of keeping God first in all aspects of life. While on The Apprentice, Roxanne prayed for guidance and strength prior to each boardroom. Roxanne continues to draw on her faith to prepare her for all of life's boardrooms.
Branding 101: Keys to Successfully Jumpstarting Your Career
Roxanne provides students with unique strategies for mastering the first step of transitioning from college to the working world. Students learn how to create their own personal brand and how to use that brand to set them apart from job candidates.
To Whom Much is Given, Much is Expected: Giving Back to Your Community
The greatest gift in life is giving to others. Giving of your time and talents throughout life is key. Roxanne shows students how to define their personal talents and use them to help others through school, work, and family.
