Dr. Abeni Carr-Johnson has spent over 18 years working as an educator and activist. Described as a servant leader, Dr. Johnson has focused on leaning into a joy to foster a student-centered school. Dr. Carr-Johnson believes that a culturally responsive, project-based learning environment helps remove barriers to learning. 

Before joining Alliance, Dr. Carr-Johnson has led in various arenas of education, such as high school teacher, dean of scholars, after-school coordinator, college counselor, philanthropist, Justice, Diversity, & Equity (JDE) consultant, and board member for several youth organizations. She has spent years working with and advocating for unaccompanied youth and students experiencing homelessness in order to ensure that they receive the services and resources to close the equity gap and help all scholars attain postsecondary collegiate success.

Education:

• Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Administration and Policy, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA
• M.A., Educational Leadership, California State University, Dominguez Hills
• M.A., Education, California State University, Los Angeles
• B.A., English, California State University, Northridge