Cheniqua Johnson

Cheniqua Johnson currently serves as City Councilwoman for the City of Saint Paul since January 2024. Prior to this role, Cheniqua held various positions at the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, including Program Officer and Relationship Manager, from November 2020 to January 2024. Experience in federal government includes working as a Legislative Assistant in the U.S. House of Representatives for the Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation and as a Legislative Correspondent for Congressman Keith Ellison, overseeing district communications and events. Cheniqua's professional background also encompasses roles in local government as a District Outreach Coordinator & Scheduler for Hennepin County and various internships within the U.S. Senate and the Office of Governor Mark Dayton. Cheniqua holds a Bachelor's Degree in Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota and has further pursued political studies at Marquette University.