Derek Johnson Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC

Oversees a national narrative strategy operation on the frontlines of fighting fascism and making real the promise of an equitable and multiracial democracy. Manages high-impact cohort of researchers and communicators, providing actionable insights, data-backed messaging guidance, and strategic approaches to the progressive, pro-democracy ecosystem. Serves.

Washington, DC

• Led overall vision and execution of global advocacy strategy. Oversaw day-to-day operations, provided financial and legal oversight, and ensured continual alignment of policy objectives and theory of change. Managed.
• Drove efforts to amplify frontline communities and link nuclear narratives to hot-button issues, including racial and economic justice, the environment, climate change, democracy, and public health.
• Led inclusive, participatory process to explore the future of advocacy with diverse cohort from 25 partner organizations and funders.
• Designed cross-functional institutional model that operationalizes core values, decentralizes decision-making, and incorporates systems thinking and emergent strategy.
• Raised $1.7M to support innovation, experimentation, and merger with grassroots partner organization in a rapidly changing funding environment.
• Cultivated buy-in with staff, board members, and major stakeholders, maintaining alignment at every stage of brand refresh and consolidation.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Oversaw international operations and positioned organization as a thought leader on the global stage. Led planning and implementation of multi-pronged advocacy initiatives focused on earned media, grassroots.
• Led fundraising efforts totaling $17.5M over 8-year period. Cultivated 27 new major donors, 13 new foundation grants and 2 multi-year governmental partnerships, and grew low-dollar giving by 322%.
• Managed global communications operation that deployed the right messengers at key moments, generating 28,068 media mentions in 121 countries worth $427M in advertising value over 7-year period.
• Quoted or published as chief spokesperson in major outlets worldwide, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, BBC, Newsweek, Politico, CNN, Kommersant, Der Spiegel, and more.
• Planned and executed backchannel diplomatic dialogues with experts and senior officials from China, Europe, the Middle East, North America, Russia, and South Asia.
• Oversaw development and distribution of 14 major policy reports, including “blue-ribbon” commission proposals and Congressional testimony.

Washington, D.C.

• Led organization from start-up to expansion phase, including spin-off from its fiscal sponsor as an independent 501(c)(3). Translated institutional goals into workable strategy and maintained alignment between.
• Opened new campaign hubs in London, Berlin, Paris, Delhi, and Lahore.
• Led successful effort to pass European Union resolution endorsing Global Zero’s key policy recommendations.
• Oversaw expansion of youth mobilization program to Europe and South Asia, growing global chapter network by 43% to 175 campuses.

Washington, D.C.

• Managed outreach activities of high-profile network of world leaders and luminaries. Orchestrated two global summits involving senior government officials, military commanders, diplomats, and major donors, as well as.
• Managed $1.9M events budget and team of 5 full-time staff, as well as media consultants and event planners in Europe, Russia, and the United States.
• Led efforts to enlist 53 new validators and experts from key countries, representing 26% growth in leadership network.

Washington, D.C.

• Launched 501(c)(4) organization centered on equity and advocacy in nuclear disarmament. Developed brand strategy, raised seed funding, and recruited inaugural team. Provided ongoing mentorship and guidance on political.
• Developed #NoRedButton campaign to highlight risk of Donald Trump’s finger on the nuclear “button,” culminating in Hillary Clinton raising the issue and campaign specifically in final presidential debate and subsequent.
• Led on all aspects of 2016 public engagement strategy, reaching 119.8 million through TV coverage, 9.1 million through print/online press, and 8 million through social media in 3 months — on a $60,000 project budget.
• Co-produced online ad targeting independent voters in battleground states that generated 2.52 million views and was promoted by major progressive organizations, celebrities, and social media influencers.

Supported all aspects of public relations and event planning for world’s largest interfaith conference in Melbourne, coordinated participation of VIP faith leaders, and developed special programs and exhibitions.

Managed diverse civil litigation caseload involving contract disputes, consumer protection, personal injury, and professional liability.

Assisted in legislative analysis and public policy development. Supported defense of City of Boston in litigation involving civil rights, environmental law, contract law, and torts.

Assisted with large caseload for corporate accounts encompassing several non-immigrant and immigrant visa categories. Analyzed global work authorization procedures and prepared applications for work permits and entry clearances.

London, United Kingdom

Identified and analyzed rule of law and human rights issues under British constitutional reforms, and evaluated EU legislative directives and policy implementation in the UK. Co-authored report on extraordinary rendition and torture of terror suspects for 2006 International Rule of Law Conference in London.

Reviewed case reports, legal briefs, press coverage, periodicals, law journals and legal textbooks, and authored chapter regarding 1976 abortion case for biography of prominent civil rights champion. Researched recent workers’ compensation evidentiary issues and assisted with textbook update.

Juris Doctor, International Law

European Union Law

Bachelor Of Arts, English, Philosophy