Taylor Johnson

Taylor Johnson, Esq. is a dedicated professional currently serving as an Assistant Public Defender at the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission since April 2024, focusing on criminal justice reform and clients' rights. In addition, Johnson is an Adjunct Professor of Sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, emphasizing student engagement and success. Previously, Johnson held the role of National Environmental Policy Act Compliance Specialist at the Tennessee Valley Authority from February 2019 to April 2024, managing projects requiring environmental impact statements. Earlier experience includes a Senior Specialist position at DENSO, environmental internships with the U.S. Forest Service, and various roles in life sciences and sales. Johnson earned a Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in 2023 and holds advanced degrees in Environmental Science and Biochemistry from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.