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The Community Curator
The Community Curator
The Community Curator

"Give light and people will find the way."

- Ms. Ella Baker

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Meet

Darrien
The Community Curator

HER

story.

CEO & Founder, Darrien Johnson, is a North Philadelphia native who has inspired many others through her shared experiences and love for the community. Having overcome many of life's unique challenges early on, Darrien has dedicated her life's work to strengthening grassroots organizations and healing Philadelphia families.
 

Now, having received her Bachelor's of Science in Public Health and Master's of Science in Non-Profit Management, Darrien has built The Community Curator to be a resource, a solution, and, furthermore, a love letter for her hometown.

Organizational Affiliations

  • Black Non Profit Chief Executives of Philadelphia, Member

  • Association of Non-Profit Specialists, Member

  • CIC Philadelphia 2024 Social Impact, Cohort Member

  • WOC in Fundraising & Philanthropy, Member

  • Philly Truce, Interim Board Chair

  • Thomas and Woods Foundation, Vice Chair

  • Urban League of Philadelphia, Business Fellow 2023

  • What I Wish I Knew Foundation, Coordinator

  • Millennial Juneteenth, Co-Founding Member 

  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Member and Former Chapter President.

Awards & Recognitions

  • Selected as a 2021 Philly Youth Influencer 

  • Ernest E. Just "Outstanding Leadership and Community Involvement" 2019 Awardee"

The Voice

Many know Darrien as a poet, writer, and orator. With her words and fiery passion, she has inspired many others through her public speaking.

  • 2023 Alpha Kappa Alpha Omega Zeta Omega Chapter ,HBCU Panelist

  • 2023 People for People 8th Grade Graduation, Keynote Speaker

  • 2021 SNCC Legacy Project, Bridging the Movement Speaker

  • 2021 IAM Born to Make History, Conversation Moderator

  • 2020 COSEBOC , Emerging Equity Voice Speaker

  • 2020 North Star Convention, Education Panelist

  • 2018 Get Cha Mind Right Strong Women Conference, Performer 

Darrien Johnson
Darrien Johnson

The Educator

In 2021 Darrien received the opportunity to return to her highschool alma mater, Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School where taught Servant Leadership and Women's Rites of Passage to students in grades 9-12th.To date Darrien has taught over 600 students in the classroom.

The Advocate

After discovering her passion for advocacy, Darrien began to join movements and collectives working to mobilize others around issues pressing their community. Throughout the years she has even co-organized marches of her own. â€‹

Darrien Johnson
Darrien Johnson

The Scholar

Darrien's Servant Leadership journey began at the early age of 14 where she and many of her peers became involved in the fight for Quality Education through the work of Philadelphia Freedom Schools. 

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