Eastman Johnson

About Eastman Johnson

I work at the intersection of urban systems, AI product strategy, and workflow…

Experience

1. CEO & Founder

   Resilient Communities

   Dec 2017 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Manage and oversee overall NGO operations (Community Engagement, Internship Programs, Infrastructure Projects, and Workshop Development), expense reports, and project management with employees, volunteers, and partners in Cincinnati and Morocco in small town and rural villages.•Mentored and managed 35+ co-op/service learning student interns from 13 different countries and 7 universities in learning the processes of community project planning and design in an international development context.•Developing an AI-Driven strategy for restructuring business operation through managing IT students.•Managed and coordinated six student capstone teams at the University of Cincinnati in the development of projects while consulting with Moroccan associations, institutions, and government agencies on the ground.•Created and facilitated 20+ capacity-building workshop packages with staff, interns, and local partners.•Regularly upkeep the organization\'s operations, social media, and website content with program and project updates with local and international partners.•Coordinated with U.S. student exchange programs and Moroccan language centers who host the U.S. Department of State\'s NSLI-Y program students to organize and budget local community service activities with local associations while complying with proper procedures with the local government officials.•Researched and prepared 20+ project proposals and operating budgets for projects and activities in coordination with local government agencies for community and regional development.•Draft End of Project reports and perform monitoring and evaluation of completed projects.•Secured over in grants, donations, and project fees facilitating the implementation of key community projects.•Developed and executed the \'Zwin-Up\' beautification activity, which resulted in the placement of over 250 potted plants and the planting of 80 trees, significantly enhancing the local environment and community engagement.

Education

• University of Cincinnati

  Bachelor's Degree, Urban Planning & Design

• Franklin University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management & Specialization in Organizational Leadership

• University of Cincinnati

  Master's Degree, Community Planning

• Lexington Catholic High School

  General Education Diploma

  2003 — 2007