NATASHA JOHNSON
Brooklyn,United States
Summary
Results-driven and visionary executive with a proven record of accomplishment of transformative leadership and impactful program development in the non-profit sector. With over two decade of experience, successfully managed multi-million dollar budgets, cultivated strategic partnerships, and spearheaded innovative initiatives to combat gender-based violence and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Adept at fostering collaborative environments, my expertise in organizational management, curriculum development, and legal advocacy positions me as a dynamic leader poised to drive positive change in any mission-driven organization.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Voice of Witness
Remote
12.2023 - Current
▪ Oversee organizational, operational, and financial aspects of a $2M non-profit organization, achieving growth in operational efficiency.
▪ Facilitate leadership, professional development, and stewardship for education, editorial, and community programs.
▪ Develop board organization, membership enhancement, and strategic development, leading to enhanced board engagement.
▪ Restructure organizational programmatic, advocacy, training, educational & fundraising campaigns, ensuring alignment with mission & aims.
▪ Enhance intersectional tools to provide human rights education & capacity-building resources, contributing to educational outreach expansion.
Executive Director/Founder
Globalizing Gender
Brooklyn, United States
12.2015 - Current
▪ Launched and managed program content, board development, and organizational oversight.
▪ Created a comprehensive GBV companion app to improve service provider efficiency and created an inclusively-sized yoga mat line that raises FGM/C awareness.
▪ Collaborated with national and international stakeholders, increasing partnerships and funding.
▪ Organized and executed NYC’s first awareness-raising march for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), garnering significant media coverage and community support.
▪ Developed discipline-specific webinars and trauma-informed wellness tools, leading to improvement in support services for survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
Executive Director
North Brooklyn Coalition Against Family Violence
Brooklyn, United States
12.2021 - 12.2022
▪ Successfully managed the organizational, operational & financial aspects of a $1.5M non-profit, ensuring increased program effectiveness.
▪ Implemented a leadership development program that improved team member satisfaction and productivity.
▪ Spearheaded a board enhancement initiative, leading to a growth in board engagement and strategic development.
▪ Devised and executed innovative programmatic, advocacy, training, and fundraising campaigns, which boost community outreach.
Consultant/Trainer
One Tilt
Washington, DC, United States
12.2020 - 12.2022
▪ Developed and implemented Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging curriculum, increasing employee engagement and understanding.
▪ Coordinated and led national stakeholder development and equity audits, establishing successful partnerships with key organizations.
▪ Facilitated curriculum and trainer development, resulting in a 25% improvement in the effectiveness of training programs.
▪ Successfully managed cross-racial group facilitation, fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
Director of Academic Programs-Bronx Extension Center
Metropolitan College of New York
Bronx, United States
12.2015 - 12.2019
▪ Supervised and trained 50 adjunct faculty, contributing to an increase in overall faculty satisfaction and performance.
▪ Spearheaded faculty development programs and external grant funding initiatives.
▪ Implemented social justice-themed art exhibitions and innovative first-year support programs, resulting in increased student engagement.
▪ Developed and executed successful marketing strategies, contributing to growth in student recruitment at the Bronx Extension Center.
Legal Specialist-Anti-Human Trafficking Program
American Bar Association
Honiara, Solomon Islands
12.2010 - 12.2011
▪ Founded the ABA’s first legal services program in the South Pacific, positively influencing the lives of over 100 survivors.
▪ Researched and advocated for anti-human trafficking legislation, leading to the passage of the preliminary Anti-Human Trafficking Statute for the Solomon Islands.
▪ Developed and facilitated 30+ training programs for stakeholders on best practices, contributing to improvement in their capacity.
▪ Spearheaded two national conferences on legal, social, cultural & historical parameters of Human Trafficking, raising awarenessnationally.
African Community Liaison/Lawyer
Sanctuary for Families
New York, United States
12.2004 - 12.2007
▪ Developed the first holistic legal services program for African survivors of domestic violence, serving as a model for similar initiatives.
▪ Provided direct legal representation in various court advocacy areas, achieving positive outcomes for over 200 clients.
▪ Coordinated citywide legal trainings using cross-departmental approaches, resulting in a 30% upsurge in stakeholder collaboration.
▪ Developed and executed successful fundraising strategies, securing a 15% increase in financial support for the organization.
Education
R.Y.T. Trauma-Informed Yoga -
Breathe For Change
New York, NY12.2018
J.D. - Domestic Violence; International Human Rights
CUNY School of Law, Queens College
Flushing, NY05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - African-American History; Education
Columbia College, Columbia University
New York, NY05.1999
Skills
- Leadership and Team Management
- Program Development and Advocacy
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Fundraising and Grant Writing
- Curriculum Development and Training
- Legal Services and Advocacy
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Community Outreach and Engagement
- Public Speaking and Presentation
- Media Relations and Public Relations
- Project Coordination and Implementation
- Stakeholder Development/Coalition-Building
- Data Analysis and Program Evaluation
- Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution
- Social Justice and Human Rights Advocacy
Career Highlights
▪ Successfully led several $1M-$2M non-profit organizations, enhancing program effectiveness.
▪ Pioneered the establishment of the American Bar Association's first legal services program in the South Pacific, drafting anti-human trafficking legislation.
▪ Founded and led Globalizing Gender, initiating NYC's first awareness-raising march for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), NYC’s first holistic domestic violence (DV) African legal services program, and NYC’s first FGM/C Task Force in the Mayor’s Office.
▪ Directed academic programs at Metropolitan College, implementing innovative support programs and securing external grant funding.
▪ Developed Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging curriculum for One Tilt, contributing to improved employee engagement.
▪ Featured in various media outlets, including News 12 Spotlight, "The Bushwick Daily", TEDx, and “Surviving R Kelly.”
▪ Actively engaged in community initiatives, serving on committees such as the NY Alliance Against Sexual Assault and the NY Cyber Abuse Task Force.
Achievements Recognition
- Brooklyn Women of Power Awardee 2022
- Congressional Honor - Thomas Suozzi 2022
- Spiritual Activist Awardee - Exhale to Inhale 2020
- NY City Council Women’s History Month Honoree 2019
- Brooklyn DA’s Office Honoree 2018
- Outstanding Service Award/African Women’s Empowerment, Bronx Community College 2014
- Fulbright Specialist Program, Certificate of Completion 2013
- CUNY Law School V-Day Warrior Award 2008
- New York City Council Citation Award 2005
- Popper Jones Post-Graduate Scholar 2004
Strengths Capabilities
- Successfully led a $1.5M non-profit organization, North Brooklyn Coalition Against Family Violence, enhancing program effectiveness.
- Pioneered the establishment of the American Bar Association's first legal services program in the South Pacific, advocating for anti-human trafficking legislation.
- Founded and led Globalizing Gender, initiating NYC's first awareness-raising march for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting and developing trauma-informed wellness tools.
- Directed academic programs at the Bronx Extension Center, implementing innovative support programs and securing external grant funding.
- Developed Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging curriculum for One Tilt, contributing to improved employee engagement.
- Featured in various media outlets, including News 12 Spotlight and "The Bushwick Daily."
- Actively engaged in community initiatives, serving on committees such as the NY Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Advisory Committee and NY Alliance Against Sexual Assault.
Professional Committees
- NY Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Advisory Committee, Subcommittee Chair (Present)
- NY Alliance Against Sexual Assault, Board Member (Present)
- NY Cyberabuse Taskforce, Member (Present)
- Posse Mentor, (2020-Present)
- Yes We Must Coalition, National Consortium of Nontraditional Student Educators (2015)
- CTEA Advisory Board, Medgar Evers College (2018)
- African Affairs Committee, NY Bar Association/Gender Subcommittee Member (2007-2010)
- In The Fray, Board Member (2012)
- Casa Atabex Ache, Board Member (2005-2006)
- African Refuge, Board Member (2006-2007)
- African Federation Inc. Board of Trustees (2005-2008)
- Bee’s Fund, Board Member (2008-2009)
- PALS Mentoring Program, Volunteer (2005)
- Lawyer’s Committee Against Domestic Violence, Member
- Sister to Sister International, Member
- Lawyers Without Borders, Member
- Consortium of African Community Service Providers of Staten Island, Member
- Association of Black Women Lawyers, Member
- Women’s Health HIV Collaborative, Member
- LGBTQ Domestic Violence Taskforce Services Gem, Member
Languages
- Fluent in French
- Working proficiency in Kiswahili, Fante Twi, and Pijin
- Introduction to American Sign Language
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Executive Director
Voice of Witness
12.2023 - Current
Executive Director
North Brooklyn Coalition Against Family Violence
12.2021 - 12.2022
Consultant/Trainer
One Tilt
12.2020 - 12.2022
Executive Director/Founder
Globalizing Gender
12.2015 - Current
Director of Academic Programs-Bronx Extension Center
Metropolitan College of New York
12.2015 - 12.2019
Legal Specialist-Anti-Human Trafficking Program
American Bar Association
12.2010 - 12.2011
African Community Liaison/Lawyer
Sanctuary for Families
12.2004 - 12.2007
R.Y.T. Trauma-Informed Yoga -
Breathe For Change
J.D. - Domestic Violence; International Human Rights
CUNY School of Law, Queens College
Bachelor of Arts - African-American History; Education
Columbia College, Columbia University
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