Gigi Johnson

Gigi Johnson is a versatile professional who runs transformative programs, speaks at global events, moderates discussions, invests, advises, and produces multimedia content focused on creativity and technology.

Her current initiatives include speaking at virtual events worldwide, co-running the Amplify Music conferences, podcasts, channels, and research, creating podcasts like 'Creative Innovators,' conducting research and producing ebooks on technology and creative work, organizing city-focused events on evolving creative spaces, and piloting a micro-credential program for the creative industries called the Digital Entertainment Academy.

With 22 years of teaching experience at UCLA, Gigi led the Center for Music Innovation, hosted and produced the 'Innovating Music' podcast, developed industry-connecting programs, and instructed students at various levels about disruption in creative industries. Prior to her academic role, she spent a decade financing media mergers and acquisitions at Bank of America.

Gigi Johnson holds a doctorate in educational leadership for change from Fielding Graduate University, an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management, and a BA in film/TV production from USC Cinematic Arts.

She currently serves as President of Maremel Institute and has held leadership roles in organizations such as Rethink Next, NextCareers.org, UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, UCLA Anderson School of Management, and Bank of America.

Her expertise lies in creative industries, technology, business disruption, music innovation, multimedia production, educational leadership, and media finance.

Gigi Johnson's passion for exploring the intersection of creativity and technology shines through her work in academia, program development, multimedia production, and industry advisory roles.