Nicc Johnson

Nicc Johnson is the Founder and CEO of Music Health, a company he established in January 2021.1 Based in Berkeley, California, Johnson is a passionate advocate for the power of music and its potential to improve human well-being.1 He is also an Advisor for Emanate since July 2019.1

Johnson is multilingual, demonstrating full professional proficiency in German, and native or bilingual proficiency in Spanish, Dutch, and English.1 His background includes expertise as a Musicologist, with over 16 years of experience in the field.5

In addition to his work at Music Health, Johnson is involved in entrepreneurial and impact-driven initiatives. He participated in a gathering of impact entrepreneurs on Necker Island in July 2022.4 Johnson is also working on developing a "scaleable, human-led, habit change solution that's low effort, science-based" for brain health.3

Johnson's work often focuses on the intersection of music and health, particularly in relation to neurodegenerative conditions. He has shared insights on using personally significant music to help individuals with Alzheimer's, noting its potential to decrease agitation, distress, and irritation.2