Christian, humanitarian, and commitment to helping others are all metaphors used when describing Janice Weaver. She is known for her tireless good works in the community. With a vast amount of corporate and community outreach experience, she currently serves as the Director of Community Relations for the City of Houston and Mayor Sylvester Turner.
Previously, she served as Executive Assistant & Office Manager for
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (18th Congressional District of Texas) and earlier retired from AT&T after twenty four years of faithful service.
While putting her words into action, she loves dedicating her time volunteering in the community throughout the Houston area with several organizations including: the United Way, Aldine Youth Center, St. Monica Youth Sports Ministry, Acres Home Youth Association, Grove Community Outreach, For His Glory Ministries, Father Alphonsus Kidney Foundation, NAACP, LCLAA, A. Phillip Randolph Organization, LULAC Board Member
for Houston Area Community Services (HACS), Gospel Music Heritage Committee, Precinct Judge #0698, Telephone Pioneers, and the African American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston to name a few.
Janice is heavily involved in making a difference in the political arena while serving as a volunteer, phone bank coordinator, and fundraising organizer for several political campaigns including: former President Barack Obama 2008 Presidential campaign, former Mayor Lee P. Brown, former Houston Councilmembers Ernest McGowen, Sr., former Rep. Sylvester Turner, now Mayor of the City of Houston, current Dist. 139 Rep. Jarvis Johnson, and
others.
Her commitment to community outreach also extends to the League of Women Voters (LMV) Voter Education Project, Toys for the Kids, and the KTSU Radio membership campaign. Recently, Janice was a leader in the mass distribution of water and food to residents during Winter Storm Uri.
Janice also serves as a chaplain for Crisis Chaplaincy of Texas, the Houston Police Citizens Academy, and the Houston Police Dept. PACA organization.
Being multi-talented, she also provides public relations services for many of these organizations, as well as her recent accomplishment, hosting a successful reception and book signing event for 88-year old poet and writer, Carmen Howard.
As a native Houstonian, she attended Kashmere Senior High School and Houston Community College; she is also a former student of Franklin Time Management, Zig Ziegler, Dr. Tony Evans Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, and the late Dr. Myles Munroe.
Because of her commitment and community engagement, she has received numerous awards and recognitions from various entities that include: the Aldine ISD VISA Award, Girl Scouts, Starlight Missionary Baptist Church Youth & Young Adults Award, Starlight MBC “Mother of the Year” Award, A.H.C.D.C. Corp. “Volunteer Spirit” Award, Acres Home Youth Association S.I.S.T.A Circle Award, Galilee Missionary Baptist Church Community Star Award, St. Monica Youth Sports Ministry, St. Monica Cowboys, The Knight of St. Peter Claver #151, “Prestigious Pioneer in the Community Award”, T.W.E.F. International Women’s Empowerment Forum
Honoree, the Mayor’s 2012 Volunteer Houston Award, APRI Living Legend Award in 2018, 2021 TLBC Outstanding Texan, 2021 City of Houston Bravo Award, Black Excellence Award, Random Acts of Kindness Award, and recognition from Mayor Nic Hunter- City of Lake Charles’ office for her efforts assisting with the Hurricane Laura storm recovery.
As a faithful member of Starlight Missionary Baptist Church for 35 years, she has served in numerous capacities including: Administrative Assistant to the late Pastor Clifford B. Meachum Jr., Trustee Board Member, Scholarship Committee Member, Choir President, Ministers and Deacons Wives Council and Sunday School Member. She has raised thousands of dollars in support of the church by chairing various souvenir journal
committees and banquet fundraisers.
While serving in many other capacities, Janice is also President of One Body Networking and Vice-President of JA’SENGA Executive Travel Services. Through her nonprofit, Janice has hosted eight blood drives in partnership with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, TWEF, and the Methodist Hospital, saving thousands of lives. One Body Networking
provides scholarships to underserved students in and around the Houston area.
With all of her accomplishments, Janice considers her greatest accomplishments being the wife of Alvin Weaver, mother of four, grandmother of seven, and great grandmother of two.
Janice Weaver
Director of Community Relations
Advisor, AARP Age Friendly/Livable Community Partners
Mayor’s Office – City of Houston
Houston, TX 77002
(832) 393-0849
Janice.Weaver@houstontx.gov
www.houstontx.gov
