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Linda Johnson

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Executive Director at Creativity Explored
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Linda Johnson is the Executive Director of Creativity Explored, where she leads the community-based arts organization in supporting artists with developmental disabilities. With degrees from The Ohio State University and the University of Iowa, colleagues have praised her as being strategic, organized, and a "grant-writing genius" skilled in fundraising and partnership development.

Originally from Ohio, Linda is a passionate believer in developing human potential through the arts. In her personal time, she loves to explore the Bay Areas visual art, music, and literature. She also enjoys swimming, camping, and hiking with her family and friends.

She authored an op-ed for the San Francisco Chronicle to advocate against social safety net cuts and explain their harmful impact on artists with disabilities.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
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Disability Arts Advocacy
Leads an organization for artists with disabilities and has publicly advocated for their support through an op-ed in the San Francisco Chronicle.
Nonprofit Leadership
Has extensive experience as an Executive Director for arts nonprofits, including Streetside Stories and Creativity Explored, focusing on strategic growth and mission impact.
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Career

Work history

8-2017
Executive Director
Creativity Explored
1-2014 - 10-2017
Program Manager, Center for Community Arts
City of Walnut Creek
7-2001 - 12-2013
Executive Director
Streetside Stories
In the press

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Creativity Explored Executive Director Linda Johnson (S4E33P1). Featured in YouTube
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Storied: San Francisco podcast profiles artists and staff. Featured in Creativity Explored (News)
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Education
Bachelor of Arts
The Ohio State University
Masters degree
The University of Iowa
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