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LEADERSHIP& COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

I lead with empathy, organize complex work, develop people, and build partnerships that turn creative and community-centered ideas into measurable impact.

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PEOPLE + PURPOSE

TEAMS • EVENTS • COMMUNITY

STRATEGYSTORYIMPACT

ROBERTA’S ART GALLERY, LEADERSHIP IN ACTION

The strongest evidence comes first: planning exhibitions, guiding installations, and leading the student team behind the gallery.

Veena Johnson planning a Roberta’s Art Gallery exhibition with a colleague — **Exhibition Planning**Reviewing artwork, layout, and installation details with a colleague inside the gallery workspace.

Veena Johnson helping install artwork at Roberta’s Art Gallery — **Exhibit Installation**Handling artwork and coordinating the path from concept to opening.

Veena Johnson with Roberta’s Art Gallery student employees — **Student Team Leadership**Training, mentoring, and supervising seven student employees.

LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

Roberta’s Art GalleryLed gallery operations, communications, programming, exhibition coordination, and a team of seven student employees.
Campus-Wide DevelopmentHelped coordinate professional development for more than 250 University Center student employees.
Partnership BuildingCollaborated with more than 30 campus departments and community organizations.
Audience GrowthStrategic promotion helped increase exhibit foot traffic by 65% and reception attendance by 25%.

HOW I LEAD

I combine clear expectations, practical systems, mentorship, and thoughtful communication so people can do their best work together.

“Her mentorship and collaboration made her an invaluable member of our team.”Ben Smith, Assistant Director, UW-Whitewater University Center

LET’S BUILD SOMETHING TOGETHER.

Purposeful leadership. Strong partnerships. Measurable community impact.

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