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Leslie Johnson
Executive Vice President, Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles - - Arts, Culture, Education and Social Justice Leader - -
Leslie K. Johnson is the Executive Vice President of the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, where she has been in this role since 2020. With over thirty years of experience in arts education, nonprofit management, and cultural leadership, Johnson is recognized as a visionary leader in the fields of arts, culture, education, and social justice.12
Professional Background
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Current Role: As Executive Vice President at the Skirball Cultural Center, Johnson oversees a wide range of programs and operations at one of the world’s most dynamic Jewish cultural centers. Her responsibilities include leadership and strategy, operational oversight, program development, community engagement, and financial management.123
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Previous Experience: Before joining the Skirball, Johnson served as the Director of Social Strategy, Innovation, and Impact at Center Theatre Group (CTG), where she led educational and community engagement initiatives. She also held significant roles at The Music Center in Los Angeles, where she directed K-12 arts education programming.23
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Advocacy and Leadership: Johnson has been actively involved in shaping statewide policy priorities for arts education through her role as Board Chair of the California Alliance for Arts Education. She has also represented California on the National Alliance for Arts Education Leadership Committee.2
Skills and Expertise
Johnson is noted for her expertise in:
- Organizational culture change
- Community building
- Anti-racist and inclusion practices
- Program design and evaluation
- Effective communication and presentation skills.124
Her leadership style combines a mission-focused approach with a commitment to achieving meaningful impact within the communities she serves.
