Meet Trustee Johnson

My decision to serve on the Morehouse College Board of Trustees, is deeply rooted in my belief in the transformative power of education. I have always been drawn to the mission of assisting others thrive. Being an actively engaged alum and supporter of Morehouse College is one way to secure the preservation of our great institution and the impacts it has made for the next 150 years and beyond.

It is about more than conserving tradition, but also about ensuring future generations have equal, if not greater, opportunity to learn, grow and succeed. I identify with many students who have experienced or thought that society associated them with failure versus accomplishment. I, too, encountered challenges, and it was through the unwavering support of Morehouse that I was able to redefine my narrative. This is why I am so committed to making sure each student, regardless of their background or circumstances, is given a chance and platform to turn their potential into achievement.

In a way, being on the Board of Trustees, is my way of giving back, and more importantly, of looking forward – to a future of ongoing hope, resilience, greatness, and developing changemakers in our civic and business communities.

As a Morehouse College Board trustee my primary focus of impacts will include:

• Championing affordable education: Education is the cornerstone of personal and societal growth, which makes it imperative for us to ensure every student can attain a quality education without the burden of overwhelming debt. We can advocate for tuition structures which include considerations for various economic backgrounds, explore partnerships for scholarship programs, and promote endowment growth to subsidize costs.

• Supporting our faculty with competitive compensation and ample resources: Our faculty is the backbone of Morehouse, who directly influence the quality of education and growth of our students. Just as Professor Eugene inspired and invested his time and efforts in me, we must remember our professors/professionals also need continued development opportunities, compensation reflective of their value and expertise, and are equipped to provide the best education they can.

• Enhancing student experiences: Beyond the classroom, college life plays a pivotal role in shaping individuals. We can enhance or expand current extracurricular activities, encourage more community engagement, normalize the importance of mental wellness; and prepare our students for what is beyond college.

• Fortifying Morehouse’s foundation for another 150 years: We have been a part of the Black community locally and globally – developing changemakers who have made not only Black history but American history. To ensure the longevity and tradition of our legacy, we must champion sustainable practices for our infrastructure, embrace technological advancements, foster a culture of innovation, establishment of financial safeguards, continued focus on alumni relations, and nurture more community partnerships and alliances.