The Honourable Charlene
Johnson
Minister of
Environment and Conservation
Charlene Johnson, the youngest woman ever
elected to serve in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of
Assembly, is passionate about sustainable development and the
protection of our natural resources. Born in Carbonear and
raised in the Conception Bay community of Gull Island, Charlene
holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Engineering from
the University of New Brunswick and a Masters of Applied Science
degree in Environmental Engineering from Memorial University of
Newfoundland. Prior to politics Charlene worked in the fields of
forestry and environmental engineering.
Charlene was first elected to the House of Assembly in November
2003. On July 5, 2006, she was appointed the Parliamentary
Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources. |