Ann Johnson

About Ann Johnson

I am a communications leader with deep experience shaping culture, driving engagement, and managing change across organizations from startups to Fortune 100 companies.As Director of Internal Communications & Employee Engagement for the Product & Technology divisions at Expedia Group, I lead a high-performing team that partners with the CTO, CPO, and their leadership teams to strengthen engagement, guide organizational change, and highlight innovation transforming travel across Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. I also help my team leverage AI-driven tools to enhance creativity, efficiency, and strategic impact.Previously, I managed media relations at Alaska Airlines, serving as company spokesperson and supporting major initiatives including the Virgin America acquisition. Earlier in my career, I worked at WE Communications, Porter Novelli, and Weber Shandwick, supporting clients such as Google, Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, and Cognizant Technologies.My expertise includes internal and external communications, change management, corporate storytelling, executive visibility, and crisis management. I’m passionate about connecting people to purpose and communicating innovation that drives business results.

Experience

1. Director of Internal Communications for Product & Technology

   Expedia Group

   Feb 2022 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Internal Communications, Executive Communication, Change Management

Education

• Seattle University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

  1994 — 1998

Skills

• Message Development
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Account Management
• Trade Shows
• Strategic Communications
• Analyst Relations
• Integrated Marketing
• Start-Ups
• Reputation Management
• Corporate Communications
• Crisis Communications
• Leadership
• Event Planning
• Marketing Communications
• Social Media
• B2b
• Product Launch
• Press Releases