The Policy + Strategy Collaborative
About Me
My name is Mark Johnston. I've spent my career working across the mission-driven sector. From schools, to nonprofits, to working with public officials, I have developed expertise in strategy, facilitation, technical writing, and research. In launching the Policy + Strategy Collaborative, I hope to provide mission-driven organizations high quality support and needed capacity, to deepen their impact.
My Experience
- Master of Education (M.Ed) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) from American University
- 11th Grade English Teacher at Cesar Chavez Public Charter School for Public Policy and KIPP DC
- Program Coordinator at EdFuel
- Program Manager at Matriculate
- Director of Trainings at 50CAN
- Director, Policy & Advocacy at Leadership for Educational Equity
Images: A picture with one of my students at graduation and a picture with DC Councilmember Robert White (Democrat At-Large) after a town hall
Skills & Services
Skills
Strategic Planning
Facilitation
Technical Writing
Program Management
Research
Operations
Systems Creation
Services
Strategy Development
Curriculum Writing
Trainings (Planning and Delivering)
Resource Creation
Ad & Email Writing
Copy Editing
Interviewing & Candidate Review
Clients & Projects
Developed and led the execution of a new partnerships strategy for high school student recruitment
Wrote and facilitated a publlic policy focused training for AAG’s Elevating the Dicipline program
Clients & Projects
Created informative memos and slide decks for school district leaders about the Panorama product
Developed help content and instructional materials for community organizers using the Empower tool
Consultant Coaching
After managing The Policy + Strategy Collaborative for 2+ years, I’m happy to start offering coaching to professionals looking to grow their consulting practice. Whether you’ve just taken the leap and started to consult full-time, or you are looking to add some freelance hours on top of your current role, I’m happy to support you in meeting your professional goals.
The coaching that I provide is:
- Flexible and will take place on your terms
- Individually tailored to your personal goals
- Rooted in the lessons that I’ve learned from leading a consulting practice for 2+ years
- Organized and follows a mutually agreed upon schedule of topics
- Provided on a sliding scale to fit your budget
Interested? Complete this form to schedule a free introductory call with Mark.
“Mark gave me the perspective that I needed when it came to thinking about taking on my first consulting project and client. He asked the right questions and really helped me organize the ideas that I had in my head.” - Nathan Kelley (Coaching Client)
