Martin Johnson

About Martin Johnson

I’m a civil rights activist, community organizer, and proud Memphian committed to building Black political power and fighting for equity across Tennessee. As the West Tennessee Regional Organizing Manager at The Equity Alliance, I lead grassroots efforts that mobilize communities, develop leaders, and push for policies that protect and uplift our people.My journey hasn’t been linear. I’ve experienced corporate politics, been undervalued in spaces that weren’t built for me, and watched systems protect the wrong people. But none of that stopped my purpose—it sharpened it. I know now, more than ever, that I was called to do justice work in Black spaces, with Black people, for Black futures.Whether I’m knocking doors in Memphis, organizing town halls in Jackson, or mentoring young organizers across the state—I show up fully, unapologetically, and rooted in love for my community.This is more than a job—it’s my life’s work.Let’s build something that lasts.

Experience

1. Regional Organizing Manager

   The Equity Alliance

   Apr 2025 — Present · Memphis, TN, US

Education

• Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Organizational Communication, General

  2010 — 2016

Skills

• Diversity Training
• Social Networking
• Powerpoint
• Events Coordination
• Small Group Communication
• Communication
• Activism
• Research
• Small Group
• Cultural Diversity
• Organizational Culture
• Party Plan
• Leadership
• Training
• Animal Welfare
• Social Media
• Fundraising
• People-Oriented
• Marketing
• Animal Work
• Health Communication
• Community Outreach
• Organizational Communication
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Social Action
• Time Management
• Health Education
• Customer Service
• Strategic Planning
• Event Management
• Diversity
• Microsoft Word
• Team Building
• Management
• Public Speaking
• Event Planning
• Animal Studies
• Social Skills
• Animal Science