Brandon Dean Johnson

Brandon Dean Johnson is an experienced executive and creative professional with a diverse background in entertainment and education. As the Chief Executive Officer of Create Now since July 2021, Brandon has empowered over 50,000 vulnerable youth in Southern California through arts education and mentoring. In addition, Brandon founded BigFooters LLC in January 2012, aiming to establish a leading presence in original entertainment across multiple media platforms. Previous roles include Creative Coordinator at Pure Imagination Studios and Art Director/Production Coordinator at Nerd HQ, reflecting a strong foundation in creative content development. As the founder of the Original Content Networking Event, Brandon facilitated collaboration among creative professionals. Brandon’s early career included roles in graphic design and teaching, grounded by a Bachelor of Arts in Fine/Studio Arts from Elizabeth City State University.