Alencia Johnson is a sought-after cultural commentator, bestselling author, advisor, and leader at the intersection of social justice and culture change. She is the Founder of 1063 West Broad — a social impact consultancy connecting brands, organizations, and people to purpose-driven solutions. Her debut national bestseller, Flip The Tables: The Everyday Disruptor’s Guide to Finding Courage and Making Change, has inspired audiences nationwide to lead with courage and curiosity.
Alencia has worked for the presidential campaigns of President Barack Obama and Senator Elizabeth Warren, and was a senior advisor to both President Biden’s 2020 campaign and Vice President Harris’s 2024 campaign. She also held national roles at Planned Parenthood and GEICO, leading efforts to address issues facing underrepresented communities through culture, brand engagement, and narrative strategy.
Alencia advised Warner Music Group to establish their Social Justice Board and serves on the Human Rights First board of directors.
She’s a trusted voice regularly appearing on MSNBC, CNN, ABC, BET, NPR, The Washington Post, ESSENCE, Glamour, and more — and has spoken for global brands and institutions including Google, Apple, the National Basketball Association, Universal Music Group, Amazon Prime, and the ESSENCE Festival of Culture, among others.
I can advise on:
-Purpose-Driven Brand Strategy & Social Impact: Building values-aligned brands that drive measurable business outcomes and cultural change.
-Storytelling, Media, & Personal Brand Development: Crafting authentic narratives that increase influence, visibility, and connection with audiences.
-Leadership, Courage & Change-Making: Transforming personal values into collective action through courageous, intentional leadership.
-Culture, Equity & The Future of Work: Designing inclusive environments that unlock innovation, belonging, and long-term impact.