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Jill Johnson

Doer · DISC type sd
Co-Founder/CEO at Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL)
📍 Newark, New Jersey, United States

Jill Johnson is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL), where she champions inclusion for historically under-resourced entrepreneurs. A Harvard University graduate, she is a nationally recognized thought leader dedicated to solving challenges around access to capital for Women of Color entrepreneurs. Colleagues describe her as an "extraordinary leader, " "game changer, " and "powerful speaker. "

Inspired by her entrepreneurial parents, Jill is deeply committed to community economic development and creating pathways to wealth creation for Black and Latinx founders. Her inquisitive nature and willingness to challenge the status quo make her a strong conversationalist and expert moderator. She is married and has four sons.

Unique fact: Jill co-founded the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL) with her father in 2002, continuing a family legacy of business and advocacy.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder/CEO
Location
Newark, New Jersey, United States
Personality Overview

How Jill shows up

Fast-paced
Deliberate Doer
Results Focused

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Priorities

Topics Jill cares about

Inclusive Entrepreneurship
Her life's work is dedicated to eradicating systemic barriers for entrepreneurs of color, particularly through her initiatives like "Women of Color Connecting".
Access to Capital
She is a pioneering voice focused on creating new paradigms and innovative solutions to address the funding gap for minority-owned businesses.
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Career

Work history

3-2010
Co-Founder/CEO
Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL)
6-2004 - 3-2010
COO
Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL)
1-2021
Board Member
The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey
1-2020
Member
Women Business Collaborative
1-2009 - 6-2010
Host, Taking Care of Business
North Star News
In the press

Media appearances

Jill Johnson – Women Business Collaborative. Featured in Women Business Collaborative
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Education
1986 - 1990
A.B.
Harvard University
Education details unavailable
Plainfield High School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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