Samantha Johnson | Board Co-Chair
Samantha Johnson is a dynamic community organizer, longtime Fort Greene NYCHA resident, and advocate for equity, disability justice, and community power. She uses her voice, arts background, and organizing skills to uplift marginalized communities and drive meaningful change.
A graduate of AMDA and The New School, Samantha has been active in major justice movements and helped lead mutual aid efforts that provided essential resources and support to hundreds of community members during the pandemic and beyond.
Her leadership has earned recognition including the NYS Senate Woman of Distinction, the Brooklyn Borough President’s Citation, and the Barclays Community Service Award. Her work has been featured in The New York Times and City Limits, underscoring her deep commitment to justice, community, and collective care.