Johnson, Kevin

Education: Master’s degree in management and business; bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Toughest Challenge: Bringing about equity from the lens of equality

Greatest Inspiration: My parents and their focus and determination to leverage what they had, live lives of purpose and see their hard work manifest in the lives of their two sons

Favorite Quote: “Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” ― Albert Einstein

Proudest Moment: My co-founding role in launching the Soul of Philanthropy Cleveland. We birthed an enduring fund, the Cleveland Black Equity & Humanity Fund managed by the United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland.

What Keeps Me Up at Night: Asking the question, “Am I doing enough with the gifts God has granted me to make a difference?” 

Important Lesson Learned: Waiting to develop ‘perfection’ is not necessary. ‘Good’ can approach perfection over time.