Our team is passionate about driving change in education, nonprofits, government organizations and businesses around the world. Get to know the people behind SPARC.
LEADERSHIP
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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.
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Co-Founder, Co-CEO
Dr. Shannon O’Neill is an accomplished and award-winning higher education leader and advocate. She has led the founding, development and growth of several major organizational initiatives in regional, national and global organizations and has served in executive roles including as an Executive Director for Workforce and Professional Education, a University Dean, and the founding director of a University Center for Women.
