Kirsten Peterson Johansen

Kirsten Peterson Johansen currently serves as the Chief of External Affairs at Catalina Island Conservancy, leading efforts in development, membership, marketing, communications, campaigns, and special events as part of the executive team. Prior experience includes roles as Assistant Dean for Advancement in the School of Architecture at the University of Southern California, Deputy Director at Phoenix Art Museum, Senior Vice President and National Director of the Centennial Fundraising Campaign at the National Park Foundation, Director of Leadership Gifts at the Smithsonian Institution, Associate Director of Development at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and Director of Development at CARE. Kirsten holds a Bachelor of Art in Art History and Philosophy from Pepperdine University and a Master of Public Administration in Public Policy from the University of Southern California.