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“Public Private Strategies and the small business community will benefit immensely from Renée’s skills and expertise,” said PPS Founder and Principal Rhett Buttle. “We are thrilled to have her join our effort to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic with a more equitable and inclusive Main Street.”
Prior to joining PPS, Johnson served in government affairs positions at several small business advocacy organizations, including the Main Street Alliance and Small Business Majority. In those roles, she networked and cultivated unique partnerships with business leaders, civil rights organizations, chambers of commerce, foundations, and corporations to increase awareness and advocacy around small business needs. She also has experience galvanizing government agencies and private industry to create solutions and innovative programs that address issues that impact small business owners within Black and minority communities, such as access to capital.
“The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the challenges Black, Latino, and minority small business owners were already facing,” said Johnson. “I am grateful to join a firm committed to creating a small business community where all can thrive.”
Johnson’s career includes her tenure of serving as the Training Director at The United State of Women, where she provided women across the country with opportunities for personal, professional, and political advancement. She also served as the District of Columbia Department of Human Services Director of Legislation and Policy in a variety of roles supporting the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia. Johnson began her career on Capitol Hill working for U.S. Representative Bobby Rush and Senators Roland Burris and Richard Durbin.
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