NAYO JOHNSON is an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Engagement Coordinator with eight years of experience working with Black youth and families. My work is rooted in a commitment to equity, cultural pride, and building pathways for Black leadership in education. I focus on creating inclusive, affirming spaces that honor the voices of those often left out of early childhood conversations. Throughout my journey, I’ve designed and supported programs that center the lived experiences of Black families, while advocating for systemic changes that promote access, retention, and representation in the ECE field. I believe in people over policy and bring a relational, community-centered approach to everything I do—from coordinating professional development to building partnerships that shift narratives. Currently, I’m pursuing my degree in Social Work with plans to deepen my impact through clinical training and long-term systems change. I see education as both a form of resistance and a tool for liberation, especially when it empowers Black communities to define success on our own terms. My mission is to uplift, engage, and transform creating space for joy, healing, in every classroom, center, and community I touch.
