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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