Johnetta Roberts
Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government – Office of Housing and Community Development
JOHNETTA ROBERTS is an experienced leader who blends nonprofit and entrepreneurial know-how. Since 2017, her consulting firm has impacted Waterfront Development Corporation, The Village @ West Jefferson, Louisville Independent Business Alliance and more vital organizations in the greater Louisville area. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Roberts served on the leadership team of Community Ventures, a renowned CDFI, deploying resources for small businesses including loan products and technical assistance programs. Roberts holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, is a licensed estate agent and proudly serves as a board member for Molo Village Community Development Corporation, Bernheim Forest and Arboretum and the Oxmoor Farm Foundation.
Project
The Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government aims to narrow wealth gaps by empowering small developers from underserved communities to launch and grow their businesses. Small developers and contractors from these areas often lack the technical expertise to finance and manage complex projects, putting them at a disadvantage when competing with larger developers. FUSE Executive Fellow Johnetta Roberts will develop and pilot a comprehensive small developer education program while identifying key resources, incentives, and policy pathways to amplify the initiative’s impact. This multifaceted approach will drive community investments, fuel entrepreneurship, and increase wealth in lower-income and diverse communities.