Client‑centered advisory
for the people shaping Florida
The Johnson Advisory Group is a professional advisory firm, providing solutions for individuals, nonprofits, companies, and governmental agencies.
Three Buckets. Endless Opportunities.
Public Affairs
- Local, state, and federal government relations and political campaigns
- Content creation, design, and data-driven messaging
- Media relations and crisis communications
- Market research, analysis, and monitoring
- Event planning and management
Business Development
- Consumer market research
- Short and long-term planning
- Request for proposals
- Relationship building
Impact Investments
- Small business loans
- Nonprofit grants
- Sponsorships
Von Johnson, MSW, EMPP
Von Johnson (MSW, EMPP) has extensive experience in public relations, government/community relations, political campaigns, fundraising, marketing, and communications. Utilizing his social work foundation, he fosters meaningful relationships that result in upward mobility.
Von has raised millions of dollars for major nonprofit organizations. Von previously served at Columbia University’s Columbia College (the flagship arm of the university’s academic enterprise) as a major gifts officer covering the Northeast region, raising $5M+. He also served at Louisiana State University’s E. J. Ourso College of Business, covering the Midwest and Northeast regions during the institution’s $1.5 billion “Fierce for the Future” campaign, raising $3.5M+.
Politically, he has raised money for high-profile races, including President Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign. As Chief External Affairs Officer for Teach For America, he directed the organization’s statewide strategy, priorities, and policy agenda, resulting in $1M+ state budget line items.
A former elected official, he was the youngest person ever elected to the DeLand City Commission in 2010. While in office, he was recognized by the Florida League of Women Voters as The Future of Florida: A Young Elected Official to Watch, the Volusia/Flagler County Business Report’s Young Business Leader of the Year, a Top 40 Under 40 Leader by the Daytona Beach News Journal, and one of Volusia County’s Most Influential People by the Floridian View Magazine. During his time as an elected official, Von served as a campaign surrogate for the 2012 re-election of President Barack Obama, a Democratic National Convention Delegate, a Florida Presidential Elector, a Special Presidential Advisor to the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, and a Policy Contributor to the Young Elected Officials Organization.
A staple within the business community, Von has served as a Florida Chamber Prosperity Project Advisory Board Member, a Stakeholder Partner with Enterprise Florida, a Chairman’s Club Member of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, a JAX Chamber Hightower Emerging Leaders Fellow, and Leadership Orlando.
Von earned his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Colgate University, his Master of Social Work from Valdosta State University, and his Executive Master in Public Policy from Jacksonville University as a fellow.
Experts
MBA Stetson University
J.D. Florida State University
PhD UCLA, English
