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Roxanne Wilson is an appellate attorney, President and CEO of
RXW, Inc., author, popular television and radio personality, and welltraveled speaker. She competed 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 depicts how modern believers can use their faith to overcome modern
day challenges, especially in this dog-eat-dog business world.
As co-host of Texas’ own Christian talent search program, Inspire the Desire, Roxanne
encourages young and old to reach for their dreams. 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 nonprofit 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 enhances 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.