<p>Jeff is a teller of stories, developer of messages, and architect of social solutions who’s as comfortable in front of the camera as he is behind the scenes developing strategy and messages for his clients. </p>
<p>The award-winning journalist and communications specialist is currently Managing Principal for the Baltimore based strategy firm JIJ Communications, where he provides strategic insight and messaging consulting to clients in the private, public, and entertainment sectors. His client list includes Google, Oppenheimer Funds, the City of Cleveland and Victoria’s Secret. Over the last two decades Jeff has developed expertise in communications, political engagement and strategic consulting to create a unique career committed to developing solutions and systemic change. He calls it double bottom-line impact and is committed to it for both his personal brand and that of his clients. Jeff states, "The problems many of our communities face can be transformed by exploring market driven solutions that merge the public, private and philanthropic sectors into ecosystems of impact." </p>
<p>He sat with both President Barack Obama and Secretary Hillary Clinton for BET News and provides regular content on the nationally syndicated <i>Rickey Smiley Morning Show</i>. Jeff formally served as National Director for the Youth & College Division of the NAACP and held an appointment by Russell Simmons as the Vice President of the Hip Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN). In 2014 Jeff worked with Steve Harvey on his <i>New York Times </i>Best Seller, <i>Act Like A Success, Think Like A Success</i>, and is the author of his own book, <i>Everything I’m Not Made Me Everything I Am</i>. He is the Creator, Host and Executive Producer of Mancave, a late-night talk show targeting urban men that aired on BET this winter. Jeff is the honored husband of Jacqueline and the fortunate father of Madison, Myles, Malcolm and Baldwin. </p>
MSNBC Contributor and White House Correspondent for <i>The Grio</i>
<ul><li><strong>A Stronger America - Making the Grade</strong></li><li>Education is a community value. During this presentation, Johnson discusses one essential reality: For America's schools to perform at their best, it will take the collective effort of the public and private sector. He highlights best practices for the corporate community to become amore involved in promoting and advancing education--both locally and nationally--without playing education politics.</li><li><strong>We Are Not All the Same: The Complexity of Branding to Communities of Color</strong></li><li>Provide corporations with an overview of the nuances of the black community and the strategies for reaching the diverse demographics within the community. Additionally corporations will be given tools for developing multiply messages that ensure reach to the numerous black silos and increase market share.</li><li><strong>Beyond Diversity: Moving Your Company Beyond Affirmative Action</strong></li><li>Most diversity initiatives are about ensuring a rainbow coalition staff with a mandate of sensitivity. Smart companies not only recognize the value of a diverse team, but have mastered ways to value difference and use member strengths to create community amongst staff that encourages maximum productivity. This presentation will provide corporate leaders with strategies to move beyond diversity and building strong staff communities.</li><li><strong>Unclaimed Legacy: Who Will Lead the Next Social Movement?</strong></li><li>Johnson discusses the importance of finding a new leader to reclaim the mantle of luminaries like Martin Luther King, Jr. He encourages audiences to help their communities and each other by continuing the legacy of great social leaders and rising up to meet the challenges of the 21st century.</li></ul>