Jeff Johnson

Jeff Johnson is an impact strategist and architect of social solutions, renowned for his visionary approach to leveraging culture for strategic growth and transformative impact. As the Managing Director at Actum, LLC., a leading global strategy firm, he develops strategic solutions for a diverse range of clients across the private, public, and entertainment sectors. With over two decades of experience in communications, change management, and strategic consulting, Johnson continues to shape the discourse around pivotal societal issues.

As a regular commentator on the nationally syndicated Rickey Smiley Morning Show and a contributor and White House correspondent for The Grio, an African American website owned by NBC, Johnson covers critical national issues. His extensive media experience includes conducting an exclusive White House interview with President Barack Obama during his tenure with BET, where he was known as "Cousin Jeff". Johnson also created, hosted, and executive produced "MANCAVE," a late-night talk show on BET targeting urban men. His other notable media contributions include sitting with both President Barack Obama and Secretary Hillary Clinton for BET News.

Johnson's commitment to social impact extends beyond media. He formerly served as the National Director for the Youth & College Division of the NAACP and was Vice President of the Hip Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN). His work is driven by a commitment to developing solutions and systemic change, focusing on market-driven solutions that integrate public, private, and philanthropic sectors. Johnson also dedicates time and resources to partnerships with institutions like the historic Karamu House and has collaborated with figures such as Steve Harvey on the New York Times Best Seller "Act Like A Success, Think Like A Success." His personal insights are further shared in his book "Everything I’m Not Made Me Everything I Am." Johnson's influential voice continues to encourage audiences across the nation to speak truth to power and address issues related to race, politics, pop culture, and socioeconomics.