Jen Johnson

Jen Johnson leads communications and marketing in support of community-based climate solutions—helping translate complex work into clear, human stories that connect with partners, funders, and the broader field.

Jen brings over 15 years of experience helping mission-driven organizations communicate with clarity, creativity, and purpose. She brings a background in audience-centered strategy, storytelling, and brand-building, shaped by work across philanthropy, nonprofit, and social good organizations.

Prior to joining Waverley Street Foundation, Jen was the Marketing & Communications Director at the Skoll Foundation, where she led storytelling efforts for social entrepreneurs. Prior to her work in philanthropy, she served as a communications leader at U.S.-based democracy organization RepresentUs and petition platform Change.org, helping everyday people tell their stories and win meaningful policy changes.

She is driven by a deep belief in the power of stories to build understanding, shift narratives, and move people toward action. Outside of work, she finds joy in nature, making art, and creating spaces that bring people together.