Alex Thomas Johnson

Alex T. Johnson is an inclusive foreign policy leader and senior executive dedicated to the belief that purposeful business is a force for global good. As the Founding Director of the Global Futures Collaborative powered by the Howard University Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center and CEO of The JOMI Group, Alex bridges the gap between Washington’s policy corridors and the frontlines of global economic innovation.

With more than two decades of public service—including tenures in local government, U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Congress—Alex specializes in navigating complex regulatory environments to foster sustainable investment, human security, and health equity. His work focuses on expanding the aperture of stakeholders in public policy, specifically through strategic partnerships that align technological innovation with community empowerment in the U.S. and emerging markets across Africa and Eurasia.

A recognized expert in multilateral diplomacy and economic equity, Alex serves as a trusted advisor to visionary leaders seeking to scale local impact into global solutions. He was a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations and was named one of “Washington's 500 Most Influential People” by Washingtonian Magazine for his success in forging high-stakes strategic partnerships.

Alex is a Board Member of Foreign Policy for America, a national non-partisan political action organization advancing principled U.S. leadership in the world. He is also a founding Executive Board Member of fp21, a process-focused think tank driving evidence-based foreign policy formulation. and a Board Member for the Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship. 

Alex’s work managing high-profile exchanges and public speaking has taken him to over 70 countries. Alex received his Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources and Master of Public Policy from Oregon State University.