Johnny researches and writes grant applications and stewards foundations and major donors. They also collaborate with the rest of the development team to strategize, streamline logistics, and cultivate donors.
Prior to joining Roosevelt, Johnny worked as the grant writer for Odyssey House Louisiana. They secured funding for a variety of medical, social services, and substance use disorder treatment programs across the organization. Johnny graduated magna cum laude from the University of New Orleans, where they received the Paul Sanford Memorial Prize for Outstanding Student in African American History.