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    Alex Johnston

    Civic Designer - Improving the citizen experience through service and program design.

    Alex J Johnston is the founder and CEO of Cities Reimagined, a social enterprise focused on urban innovation. He is currently a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Social Innovation at Babson College.1

    Professional Background

    Johnston has a diverse professional history, including:

    • Founder and CEO of Cities Reimagined (January 2014 - Present)
    • Co-Founder and COO of Plain Sight (January 2019 - July 2022)
    • Vice Chair of the Lynchburg Planning Commission (May 2013 - December 2014)
    • Family Support Worker at HumanKind (July 2011 - June 2013)

    Professional Development and Recognition

    He has completed several design thinking certifications from IDEO, including:

    • Insights for Innovation
    • From Ideas to Action
    • Foundations in Design Thinking (May 2017)

    Awards and Honors

    Johnston has received notable recognition, including:

    • 20 Under 40 by Lynchburg Business Magazine (September 2016)
    • Presidential Volunteer Service Award from CASA of Central Virginia (May 2010)
    • Employee of the Year at Presbyterian Homes and Family Services

    He is based in the Detroit Metropolitan Area and has demonstrated a commitment to social innovation and community development.1

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    Location

    Greater Detroit Area