MEET JUSTIN

Founder & President

Justin M. Edwards, a native of Lafayette, Louisiana, is deeply passionate about community development, economic justice, and empowering underserved and minority communities. He is the Founder and President of the VISION Foundation in his hometown of Lafayette. Justin graduated Summa Cum Laude from Howard University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics. During his time at Howard University, Justin was recognized as a 2018 White House Initiative on HBCUs Competitiveness Scholar, a platform from which he advocated for the critical role that HBCUs serve in our nation. He also served as the Howard University Congressional Fellow in the Office of US Senator Kamala D. Harris. In the Spring of 2018, Justin was recognized as a 2018 Harry S. Truman Scholar from Louisiana. In addition to being an Eagle Scout, he is a member of the prestigious Institute for Responsible Citizenship. Dedicated to furthering his knowledge and experience in community development, Justin is working as a Program and Policy Associate with the Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF) as a Truman-Albright Fellow. Justin aspires to earn a J.D. and Masters of Urban Planning before entering a life of public service.