Meet

Darrien

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

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.

2022-* Salvation Army, Wissahickon Kroc, GED Instructor
2021-'23 Sankofa Freedom Academy CS, HS Servant Leadership Instructor
2021 Philadelphia Freedom Schools, Program Manager
2019-'20 Center for Black Educator Development Site Coordinator

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.

2022 Youth-Led Anti Gun Violence "Enough is Enough" Coalition
2020 Citywide Anti Gun Violence "Enough is Enough" Rally
2013 Quality Education March

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.