A professor who focused on entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship at Montclair State University in New Jersey has died at the age of 50, reports the Record.
Rasheda Johnson, who was born in Jamaica and grew up in New York City, was a social entrepreneur and social entrepreneur in her own right.
"She helped lift people out of poverty and into economic prosperity through her research and books like Social Entrepreneurship: A Practical Introduction," says a statement from her family.
"Above all, she remained true to herself, her values, and lived life to the fullest."
Johnson, who taught entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship, moved to New Jersey a few months ago to be closer to her two children, who live in New York and Connecticut, reports Baristanet.
"She was a beautiful person internally and externally who raised successful children, was an amazing and transformational wife, and her work and passion for entrepreneurship helped to create thriving communities and individuals," says a statement from her family.
"Her family is a model of love, familial values, and sophistication throughout the world....
Above all, she remained true to herself, her values, and lived life to the fullest."
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