Board Member

Adrienne Cole Johnson

Director

Adrienne is a group facilitator, mediator, and community engagement expert. With deep experience in building movements in the non-profit, education, political and entrepreneurship sectors, she has centered her efforts around creative approaches and equitable engagement. Her academic training and background in macro level social work, keeps a connection to the wider context as she engages on resolving the toughest human challenges.


Having served as a Chief of Staff in Congress, and led community-based programs for groups
ranging from 500 to 50,000 people, Adrienne’s ability to listen, connect and empathize across
traditional barriers make her a remarkable facilitator and conflict resolution expert.
Whether she’s moderating panels on socio-economic change or facilitating discussions around the
toughest social issues, or guiding leaders on mental and emotional health, Adrienne ensures
voices are heard and issues are moved forward.


She currently serves as the first Chief of Family and Community Engagement in Henrico County,
Virginia.

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