Akadia Johnson
Communications Manager
Job Duties Communications; Media Relations; Social Media; Website; Blogging; Publications; Photography; Video Production; Administrative and Facilities Support612-746-4982
May, 2023
Twin Cities Geek Magazine; University of Minnesota—One Stop, Department of Chemistry, & Theatre Arts & Dance Department (UMTAD); Minneapolis Public Schools
B.A., Communication Studies, University of Minnesota (Media Production Specialization; Technical Writing Minor); Certification in Research Involving Human Subjects (RCR); Certificate, Integrated and Strategic Communication Campaigns, University of Colorado Boulder
Akadia Johnson is the Communications Manager at the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO), where they use strategic storytelling to connect diverse audiences with the organization’s mission. They lead MWMO’s external communications, creating clear, engaging content that brings environmental issues to life and inspires informed action. Akadia has developed communication strategies for government, nonprofit, and editorial organizations including the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Public Schools, and Twin Cities Geek Magazine. Their work spans technical writing and editing, video production, digital marketing, and strategic content development, focusing on bridging the gap between technical information and public understanding by turning complex ideas into stories that inform, inspire, and drive action. They hold a B.A. in Communications with a specialization in Media Production and a minor in Technical Writing from the University of Minnesota, as well as a Certificate in Integrated and Strategic Communication Campaigns from the University of Colorado Boulder.
