At his core, Anthony Johnson believes providing access to opportunities designed to produce equity is the most efficient way to address the adverse cumulative effects of disparity. Anthony is the Youth Violence Prevention Strategist at the Metro Nashville Health Department. He works with communities to disrupt inequitable institutional practices and cultural patterns.
He is also nurturing, coaching and mentoring young people to create a network of individuals with the skills and dedication to resist the balkanization of societal issues. Anthony is very skilled in facilitating and leading thoughtful and engaging dialogues about race, diversity, privilege and inclusiveness, certified as an expert in Service Learning, a graduate of the Social Justice Training Institute, qualified as a personal success True Colors facilitator and a Technology of Participation (ToP) Facilitator. He has a Bachelor’s of Science and Master’s of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee State University, a Master’s of Arts Degree in Civic Leadership from Lipscomb University, a Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law and is a member of the Wisconsin State Bar.

• Location: Tennessee, USA