Aisha Johnson Email & Phone Number

Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

Experienced Fellowship Program Manager adept at crafting comprehensive Fellowship programs and fostering supportive environments for Fellows through virtual and in-person interactions. Skilled in program management, recruitment, evaluation, budgeting, administrative tasks, and partnership development.As the IFL Fellowship Program Manager at Brown University School of Public Health, I lead efforts in the Information Futures Lab (IFL), dedicated to combatting the harmful effects of misinformation, propaganda, and online profiteering on global health and society.The Information Futures Fellowship Program attracts seasoned practitioners with 5-10 years of diverse experience, promoting cross-disciplinary collaboration, industry partnerships, and mentorship. Managing 3-5 Fellows annually for six-month terms, I ensure their active involvement in virtual activities and impactful in-person gatherings.In close collaboration with IFL leadership, I establish and oversee a top-tier program, managing the budget, application process, remote and in-person activities, mentorship assignments, and fundraising initiatives.My expertise lies in creating supportive and engaging environments, excelling in program management, talent recruitment, onboarding, and evaluation processes. Driven by a passion for empowering IFL Fellows, fostering collaboration, and advancing the lab's mission.Founding Fellowship Manager for the Information Futures Lab-Managed the Information Futures Lab's Fellowship program, overseeing daily operations, tracking achievements, and fostering collaboration among Fellows and leadership.-Supervised a $350,000 fellowship budget, ensuring efficient allocation and financial oversight.-Directed the progress of 8 international and domestic fellows to ensure timely completion of high-quality deliverables.-Planned and managed two on-site fellowship events at Brown University, spotlighting projects through TED Talk-style presentations for the university community.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Managed Harvard Online programs, overseeing execution 2-3 times yearly based on demand, particularly experiencing a surge in online education during the 2020 pandemic and beyond. Each program typically accommodated 75-200 learners concurrently, with continuous feedback integrated through surveys in the curriculum to ensure learner engagement and completion.Collaborated with various departments including Instructional Design, Communications, Program Delivery, Instructional Technologists, and Product Management. Work spanned multiple schools at Harvard, including the Medical School, Business School, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Law School, School of Public Health, and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.Supported day-to-day logistics to deliver VPAL online courses on the HBSO platform, facilitating the student experience from admissions and registration through course completion and transcript issuance for courses managed by the team.-Founding Coordinator for Harvard Online courses-Spearheaded Harvard Online course coordination, including staff training and program delivery to 10,000+ learners annually.-Directed program strategy, refining processes and policies for enhanced participant experiences.-Established standardized practices and documentation for the Program Services Team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

New York, Ny

Support CRE’s cohort programs, such as the Leadership Caucus, the High-Performing Managers Initiative, and the New Managers Institute. She also coordinates and support a range of administrative and logistical tasks for CRE.*Manage, train, and supervise staff to support a 1 million dollar contract from New York City Government*Orchestrate online courses, events, and conferences for over 400 participants*Create promotional, recruiting, and marketing collateral including applications, email campaigns, digital brochures*Created a diversity statement for the application process focusing on DEI work

New York, Ny

Co-teach the one year old class room. Facilitate a Sunday schedule. Set up and maintain class room. Prepare snacks for the children. Teach children about the love of god. Coordinated a fun and safe learning environment.

Manhattan

▪ Planned Columbia University Teacher College’s signature homecoming event (Academic Festival) for over 1,000 people▪ Managed correspondences between panelists, honorees, VIP guests, and speakers; draft invitations and high-level updates; edit bios and breakout session descriptions▪ Tracked RSVPs, monitored session pre-registration, created and disseminated event materials ▪ Supervise and delegate work to graduate student volunteers

New York, Ny

▪ Taught preschool aged students basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills▪ Established and enforced rules for behavioral expectations while being flexibility regarding each student’s individual needs▪ Utilized a methodological approach to resolve conflicts with proven ability to work in stressful environments▪ Organized and led activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music

Qingdao, Shandong

▪ Taught three 30 minutes English classes five times a week for preschool aged students (class size 24 students)▪ Created, authored, and initiated weekly lesson plans▪ Educated students on American holidays such as: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Easter ▪ Created weekly newsletters to the parents; newsletter informed the parents on what took place in the classroom that particular week

West Side Ymca

Provide information about YMCA programs, hostel and reservations check-in, and membership to prospective guests.Facilitate financial transcationsUse AS400 Point-of-Sale Management SystemResolve customer concerns and provide outstanding customer serviceManage incoming and outgoing calls as well as front desk

Seattle, Wa

Tutored children in Washington's State poorest urban and rural elementary schools , working with non-English-speaking students and families from culturally-diverse populations. Engaged in 1700 hours of community service which resulted in 77% of students meeting reading benchmark for Washington State. Ran a successful summer reading camp in conjunction with the Seattle Mayor's office, including coordinating a site visit and meeting with the mayor.Recruited, trained, and managed volunteers.Achieved a 77% reading benchmarking rate for participating students.

Tacoma, Washington

Completed 1700 hours of community service with before-and-after-school tutoring sessions for poor and underserved urban elementary students.Developed lesson plans for collaborative student groups and interventionsCreated student tracking reportsLed individualized and small group tutoring sessions

Greater Seattle Area

Assisted in care of children between the ages of 0-2years old. Coordinated a fun and safe learning environment and facilitated snack and rest time. Engaged in behavioral management.

Lead daily museum programs and gained experience with public speaking through interactions with the public. Designed and implemented programs for visitors including artifact spotlight and costume interpretation. Coordinated 2009 Legends Youth Skills Clinic with Major League Alumni

Conducted tours and provided information to prospective students. Acted as event personnel at University functions. Performed clerical tasks assigned by the Associate Director of Admissions

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication And Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Black Student Union and ALANA Mentoring Program I received my Bachelors of Arts in Communication with a Media.

Other, Certificate In Applied Dei Strategies, Complete

The Applied DEI Strategies Certificate empowers participants with practical tools for cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion.