Johnna graduated from Clark University in 2009. Her undergraduate degree is in Environment Science with a concentration in Earth Systems Sciences.
Currently, Johnna is a Sustainability Planner and Climate Data Scientist with Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York City. At the MTA, Johnna plays a critical role in decarbonization and climate change resiliency efforts for the agency. She leads several initiatives for the agency (including but not limited to); environmental life cycle analysis/embodied carbon work, the agency’s fleet electrification planning, resource reduction implementation and waste mitigation programs. Prior to joining the Sustainability and Resiliency Planning division she worked as an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist with New York City for 10 years. While at New York City Transit Johnna performed environmental protection and industrial hygiene work; conducting air quality testing, COVID-19 response efforts, HAZMAT team oversight, and performed environmental assessments for the company. Johnna holds a graduate degree in Sustainability Management from Columbia University. She also holds another graduate degree in Environmental Protection and Safety Management.
Johnna is a member of the US Green Building Council where she is a LEED Green Associate with the Council.
Johnna is excited to be a part of the Clark Black Alumni Association and to bring important programming to the Clark community about the black experience.