Emily Johnson (She/Her) Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

• Launched and managed the Care & Closure initiative, a community-centered strategic planning process to expand community-based alternatives to secure youth detention and close the youth detention center • Advised department and senior County leaders on project risks, recommended actions, and executed strategies • Secured $450K federal grant funding and wrote the request for proposals to disseminate funding across community partners• Developed scopes of work, budget proposals… Show more • Launched and managed the Care & Closure initiative, a community-centered strategic planning process to expand community-based alternatives to secure youth detention and close the youth detention center • Advised department and senior County leaders on project risks, recommended actions, and executed strategies • Secured $450K federal grant funding and wrote the request for proposals to disseminate funding across community partners• Developed scopes of work, budget proposals, reports, and communication and engagement plans • Conducted advanced data analysis and created summary reports with effective data visualizations • Aligned strategic planning priorities with the department and County’s anti-racist and pro-equity priorities Show less

• Led the development and launch of the District's Upward Mobility Action Plan in partnership with the Urban Institute and the Gates Foundation• Advised the District’s Economic Recovery Team during the COVID-19 public health emergency and analyzed emerging economic, workforce, and housing indicators to inform decision making of the interagency team • Led an interagency working group to create and implement waiver processes for local retail businesses, farmers markets, and universities… Show more • Led the development and launch of the District's Upward Mobility Action Plan in partnership with the Urban Institute and the Gates Foundation• Advised the District’s Economic Recovery Team during the COVID-19 public health emergency and analyzed emerging economic, workforce, and housing indicators to inform decision making of the interagency team • Led an interagency working group to create and implement waiver processes for local retail businesses, farmers markets, and universities to operate during COVID-19 and ensure safe operations for both workers and customers • Supported the DC Food Policy Director and Emergency Operations Center during COVID-19, convened interagency teams, and worked closely with non-profit and businesses to coordinate the District’s emergency food response • Provided advice and assistance to partner agencies to implement strategic food policy priorities during COVID-19 • Coordinated an interagency and public working group on food workforce development and entrepreneurship • Supervised, hired, and provided clear and constructive feedback to fellows, interns, and consultants Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Managed the Housing Framework for Equity and Growth, an 18-month interagency affordable housing initiative among five key housing agencies, tracked deliverables across multiple workstreams, and reported on project goals to internal and external audiences • Developed the District’s first Food Workforce Development Strategy to support career advancement and workforce opportunities for food workers, promote economic opportunities for local businesses, and create high-quality jobs• Worked… Show more • Managed the Housing Framework for Equity and Growth, an 18-month interagency affordable housing initiative among five key housing agencies, tracked deliverables across multiple workstreams, and reported on project goals to internal and external audiences • Developed the District’s first Food Workforce Development Strategy to support career advancement and workforce opportunities for food workers, promote economic opportunities for local businesses, and create high-quality jobs• Worked closely with industry groups, agency partners, and philanthropic and nonprofit organizations to ensure alignment of District goals and efforts on food workforce development, affordable housing, and food access issues• Strategically advised the DC Food Policy Director with data and policy analysis, technical expertise on policies and programs, and internal and public meeting coordination and execution • Launched a citywide Community Conversations on Housing series to convene diverse and competing stakeholders to develop affordable housing solutions and galvanize support for affordable housing in high-cost areas of the city • Supervised, hired, and provided clear and constructive feedback to fellows, interns, and consultants Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Authored the District’s Food Economy Study, a comprehensive analysis of the economic and employment impact of the District’s food sector, analyzed employment and economic data, and developed recommendations for the District • Fostered and maintained relationships with internal agency partners and external community partners to bettercoordinate and align the District’s food policy, health equity, and sustainability efforts and inform land use plans• Advanced regional coordination… Show more • Authored the District’s Food Economy Study, a comprehensive analysis of the economic and employment impact of the District’s food sector, analyzed employment and economic data, and developed recommendations for the District • Fostered and maintained relationships with internal agency partners and external community partners to bettercoordinate and align the District’s food policy, health equity, and sustainability efforts and inform land use plans• Advanced regional coordination on agricultural, food systems, and rural economic development issues • Analyzed the DC Council Fiscal Year 2020 Budget for food policy and workforce development program funding • Provided technical expertise on health equity, food systems, and cross-systems planning to inform and enhance high-profile citywide plans including the Comprehensive Plan and the Sustainable DC Plan 2.0 Show less

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Selected as one of 20 members for national cohort focused on the intersection of urban planning and public healthResearched anti-displacement strategies to mitigate gentrification from community economic development efforts and presented on case studies and best practice research from across the country in a national webinar

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Authored public-facing report on national scientific research agenda related to decreasing SSB consumption and increasing water access/consumption among children 0-2 years old • Conducted and analyzed key informant interviews with representatives from communities of color and rural communities to explore determinants of SSB consumption and water access/consumption • Analyzed existing literature on the role of government programs in shaping food security, economic stability, and health… Show more • Authored public-facing report on national scientific research agenda related to decreasing SSB consumption and increasing water access/consumption among children 0-2 years old • Conducted and analyzed key informant interviews with representatives from communities of color and rural communities to explore determinants of SSB consumption and water access/consumption • Analyzed existing literature on the role of government programs in shaping food security, economic stability, and health over the life course• Contributed to HER's reauthorization process as a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation initiative through analyses of existing programs, nutrition and early childhood policies, and philanthropic landscapes Show less

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Supported the implementation of a multi-year grant aimed at creating a shared understanding of best practices for maximizing agricultural production in African countries • Tracked international agriculture policies and governance events relevant to agricultural systems in African countries

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• In collaboration with interdisciplinary group of graduate students, researched carbon sequestration potential in agriculture within the United States and potential policies related to achieving the Mid-Century Decarbonization Strategy • Developed recommendations related to a carbon finance banking mechanism and enhanced technical assistance programming to encourage farmers and landowners to participate in carbon sequestration practices

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Classes: microeconomics, monitoring and evaluation, statistics for policymakers, quantitative evaluation methods, policy analysis, public budgeting, project management, survey methods, ethics and public policymaking, globalization and governance, global value chains• Non-voting board member at Youth Empowerment Solutions (YES!), an organization empowering youth to create political and social change• Leadership member of Bridging Communities, a graduate student group focused on… Show more Classes: microeconomics, monitoring and evaluation, statistics for policymakers, quantitative evaluation methods, policy analysis, public budgeting, project management, survey methods, ethics and public policymaking, globalization and governance, global value chains• Non-voting board member at Youth Empowerment Solutions (YES!), an organization empowering youth to create political and social change• Leadership member of Bridging Communities, a graduate student group focused on connecting Sanford, Duke and the Durham communities together to address public and social policy issues • Graduate Teaching Assistant for graduate level Ethics of Public Policymaking course• Tutor for graduate level economics course Show less

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Supported implementation of university-wide effort strengthening researchers’ communication of expertise and research findings to policymakers• Developed workshops and analytical tools for researchers to understand policy stakeholders and better communicate technical concepts to policy audiences• Researched best practices of evidence-based decision-making at universities

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Supported the implementation of the Global Food Security Strategy in 12 target countries by drafting guidance, developing internal tracking processes, conducting program audits, and synthesizing research related to key agriculture and nutrition indicators • Assisted in the coordination of the US Government's global response to fall armyworm outbreak on the African continent including writing interagency memos, researching best practices, and facilitating meetings• Wrote, edited, and… Show more • Supported the implementation of the Global Food Security Strategy in 12 target countries by drafting guidance, developing internal tracking processes, conducting program audits, and synthesizing research related to key agriculture and nutrition indicators • Assisted in the coordination of the US Government's global response to fall armyworm outbreak on the African continent including writing interagency memos, researching best practices, and facilitating meetings• Wrote, edited, and synthesized communication related to agricultural and nutrition programming to the missions, bureau, and interagency • Obtained Secret Security Clearance Show less

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Conducted special project research for Governor Cooper’s Policy Director and supported executive decision-making during the first five months of the administration • Researched and wrote memos on opportunities for improved state criminal justice reform, evidence-based policymaking, opioid crisis response, and early childhood and education interventions

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Authored a brief detailing the existing research on child food insecurity and school discipline which included extensive literature review, interviews with top education officials and educators, and policy recommendations• Developed national webinar and guide for charter schools’ child nutrition programs• Wrote memos, attended coalition meetings, and developed fact sheets for partners

Greater Seattle Area

• Facilitated focus groups with 80+ parents on perceived barriers to school meals and analyzed results into recommendations for policymakers • Evaluated and monitored county program improving participation in federal child nutrition programs• Analyzed projected financial impact of meal provision on schools in the county

Nashville, Tn

• Researched and implemented best procurement practices for farm-to-school programs and developed a regional farmer assistance toolkit and training • Conducted SNAP application outreach and assistance in the county• Created a streamlined community garden initiative to assist potential community gardens in accessing public, unused land and existing community resources

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

• Coordinated and designed focus groups to better understand the lived experience of food-insecure families throughout the state of Nebraska• Analyzed inconsistencies in state data of SNAP application processing times which led to litigation against the state• Researched low-income adult education and job training opportunities in collaboration with the Working Poor Families Project and assisted in editing and updating of “Nebraska’s Opportunity Scorecard: How We Measure Up”, a resource… Show more • Coordinated and designed focus groups to better understand the lived experience of food-insecure families throughout the state of Nebraska• Analyzed inconsistencies in state data of SNAP application processing times which led to litigation against the state• Researched low-income adult education and job training opportunities in collaboration with the Working Poor Families Project and assisted in editing and updating of “Nebraska’s Opportunity Scorecard: How We Measure Up”, a resource guide for policymakers Show less

Master Of Public Policy, International Development Policy Certificate

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government, Sociology, 4.0 (Summa Cum Laude)

Activities and Societies: Student Association President; Sole student liaison for the Board of Trustees; Alpha Chi (academic honorary).