Joel R. Johnson

About Joel R. Johnson

President and CEO, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. Award-winning, executive leader…

Experience

1. President and CEO

   National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

   Jul 2023 — Present

   Leadership voice of America\'s National Marine Sanctuaries and marine monuments. Storyteller and advocate for our nation\'s ocean protectors, Great Lakes guardians, and coastal champions. Driving the preservation of an inclusive underwater heritage, maritime history, blue economy, conserving biodiversity and restoring our seas, and tackling climate change through our programs and by educating the public and decision-makers about our national marine sanctuaries - beacons of hope in a changing world. Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary | Flower Garden Banks | Channel Islands | Monterey Bay | Greater Farallones | Cordell Bank | Olympic Coast | Gray\'s Reef | Monitor | Stellwagen Bank | Thunder Bay | Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast | Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale | Papahānaumokuākea | American Samoa | Rose Atoll | Lake Ontario | Mallows Bay-Potomac River | Chumash Heritage | Hudson Canyon | Pacific Remote Islands

Education

• Northwestern University

  MA, Performance Studies, Museum Studies

  1996 — 1997

• Goldsmiths, University of London

  Cultural Studies

  1994 — 1995

• Swarthmore College

  BA, Theater Arts

  1992 — 1996

Skills

• Brand Development
• New Media
• Online Advertising
• Creative Direction
• Market Research
• Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Social Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Direct Marketing
• Public Relations
• Marketing Strategy
• Business Development
• Interactive Advertising
• Creative Strategy
• Cause Marketing
• Strategy
• Blogging
• Social Media Measurement
• Strategic Planning
• Content Strategy
• Digital Strategy
• Leadership
• Mobile Devices
• Branded Entertainment
• Analytics
• Strategic Communications
• Social Media
• Brand Architecture
• Integrated Marketing
• Digital Media
• Brand Management
• Advertising