Brad Johnson

Brad Johnson has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Brad is currently working as the Chief of Staff at AnswersNow, starting in February 2023. Prior to this, Brad worked as a Fellow at StartingBloc from February 2019 onwards, where they were part of a social innovation Fellowship that aimed to educate, inspire, and connect emerging leaders.

Before that, Brad held multiple roles at Techstars, starting as a Program Manager in January 2018 for the MetLife Digital Accelerator powered by Techstars. Brad then progressed to become an Implementation Manager in January 2020 and finally a Senior Operations Manager for the Americas East Region in January 2022 until February 2023. Techstars is a global network that supports entrepreneurs.

Brad also worked at the Bob Barker Company as an Innovation Account and Market Development Manager from July 2016 to August 2017. Prior to that, they worked at the Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers, Inc. (TROSA) where they held two roles. Brad first worked as an Associate Director of Development from February 2013 to October 2014, and then as a Workforce Advancement Manager from October 2014 to July 2016. At TROSA, they contributed to fundraising, government relations, and marketing/communication efforts.

In addition, Brad served as a Fellow at the New Leaders Council (NLC) North Carolina Institute from January 2014 to June 2014. NLC is an organization that recruits, trains, and promotes progressive political entrepreneurs.

Starting from June 2010 to August 2012, Brad worked at the World Food Programme as a Policy Officer in the Office of the Executive Director & Policy, Planning, and Strategy Division. Brad also held the role of Reports and Information Management Officer from November 2010 to January 2011. During their time at the World Food Programme, Brad contributed to projects aiming to improve nutrition outcomes.

Prior to that, Brad worked as a Graduate Student Intern at the Executive Office of the United Nations World Food Programme from June 2009 to August 2009. Brad provided consultative services for the REACH Initiative, focusing on improving nutrition outcomes among women and children at the country-level.

Brad's earlier experience includes working as a Consultant at UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza) in the Office of Research, Advocacy, and Legislation from February 2008 to December 2008. UnidosUS is the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, and Brad worked on improving food security and nutrition opportunities for Hispanic Americans.

Lastly, Brad's career began as a Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow at the Congressional Hunger Center from August 2007 to August 2008.

Brad Johnson attended Princeton University from 2008 to 2010, where they obtained a Master of Public Affairs degree in the field of Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. Prior to that, they attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2003 to 2007 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Policy Analysis. It is important to note that there is no specific information provided about Brad Johnson's education at Yonsei University, as the start year, end year, degree name, and field of study are not provided.