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DERRICK JOHNSON
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Independent Consultant
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Derrick Johnson Consulting
BIOGRAPHY
With deep experience in strategy and planning, grantmaking, and executive team coordination, Derrick specializes in supporting nonprofits and philanthropies that put young people on a path to economic mobility. He currently serves as an independent consultant to a diverse portfolio of social sector clients—working as a fractional chief of staff, executive coach, program officer, and strategic planner. In close collaboration with executive teams, Derrick helps translate bold visions into actionable, high-impact strategies.
Previously, Derrick served as Chief of Staff at EL Education, where he led strategic planning, executive team coordination, and organizational goal-setting, while advancing the organization’s commitment to being a great place to work. Earlier in his career, he was a partner at CityBridge Education and NewSchools Venture Fund, and a school leader and teacher at Success Academy Charter Schools. Across all of his work, Derrick is driven by a belief in the power of education to unlock economic mobility and build a thriving, inclusive democracy where all people can flourish.