Abbey Johnson

Abbey Johnson has a diverse range of work experience. Abbey is currently working at Friends of the Children Austin as a People & Operations Coordinator, where they started in September 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Care.com as a Nanny from September 2018 to August 2021, caring for three children and utilizing various childcare skills. Abbey also had previous experience at Friends of the Children Austin as an Intern from August 2020 to December 2020, where they focused on COVID-19 safety protocols, leadership development, and family engagement projects. Before that, they worked as an Administrative Assistant at Friends of the Children Austin from September 2018 to June 2019, where they gained experience in financial reporting and database integration. Abbey's work history also includes roles as a Waitress at 600 Degrees Pizza and The Monument Cafe, where they demonstrated strong multitasking and customer service skills. Additionally, they had experience as a Resident Assistant and Volunteer Management Intern at Cottey College, where they supported students' well-being and coordinated volunteer opportunities, including food drives and leadership-based activities.

Abbey Johnson began their education by earning an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree from Cottey College in 2013. Abbey then pursued their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a minor in Communication Studies at Southwestern University, graduating in 2017. In 2019, they attended the Center for Nonprofit Studies at Austin Community College, where they obtained a Grant Writing Certificate in Nonprofit Studies. Lastly, from 2018 to 2020, Abbey attended the University of Houston-Downtown and completed their Master of Arts (MA) in Nonprofit Management.