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Clifton Johnson

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Vice President, Internal Communications & Knowledge Management at Teach For America
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Clifton is a communications and people leader with nearly 20 years of experience at mission-driven organizations like Teach For America and the Peace Corps. He specializes in internal communications, staff engagement, and change management, holding an SHRM-SCP certification and a Masters degree from the University of Chicago.

Outside of work, Clifton is passionate about community building and recently became a volunteer Culture Champion Ambassador for Culture Amp. He actively celebrates the achievements of others, publicly sharing his pride for his wifes TEDx talk and the legacy of former colleagues.

In 2007, he was the top-producing recruiter in the nation for the Peace Corps.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Vice President, Internal Communications & Knowledge Management
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Employee Engagement
He leads the strategy for staff engagement and communications at Teach For America, focusing on connecting employees to the mission and community.
Organizational Culture
He recently joined Culture Amp's "Culture Champion Ambassador Program" to help elevate the member experience, reflecting a strong interest in fostering positive workplace environments.
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Career

Work history

10-2022
Vice President, Internal Communications & Knowledge Management
Teach For America
8-2016 - 10-2022
Senior Managing Director, Staff Culture & Communications Strategy
Teach For America
7-2011 - 8-2016
Managing Director, Talent Acquisition Strategy & Operations
Teach For America
9-2008 - 6-2011
Regional Recruitment Supervisor
Peace Corps
9-2005 - 8-2008
Regional Recruiter
Peace Corps
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Education
2001 - 2003
AM
University of Chicago
1995 - 1999
BA
Taylor University
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