Mathew Johnson, Ph.D.

Co-Founder, Co-CEO

Dr. Mathew Johnson is a globally leader who has led regional, national and global organizations as CEO and in other c-suite and senior executive roles through strategic and transformational change. He brings that experience to his role as an executive coach, strategic advisor, organizational consultant and sociologist. Dr. J has partnered with organizations worldwide to develop strategies that support sustainable, equitable growth. Dr. J’s deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion have led to fundamental changes in fiscal sustainability, organizational structure, and institutional commitments and culture in every leadership position he has held. His leadership has supported communities, organizations and associations facing challenges of equity, democracy and sustainability.

Dr. Johnson has worked in partnership with several national and global foundations including the Corella and Bertram Bonner Foundation, the Carnegie Foundation, and the Extension Foundation. Dr. Johnson co-founded and co-directs the National Assessment of Service and Community Engagement, and has been recognized by Ashoka U as an Ashoka Changemaker.

While serving as a Dean at Brown University, Dr. Johnson also served as a fellow at the Doerr Institute for New Leaders and the Carnegie Foundation. He has served on the editorial board of academic journals, published several academic articles and books, and delivered workshops and professional development seminars in Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Canada, Ghana, India, The United Kingdom and Mexico, among other locations.

Dr. Johnson received his PhD. in Sociology from Brandeis University, and has earned tenure at multiple universities across his academic career. He has also published several scholarly articles and books.