LORNA M JOHNSON

Advocacy

Welcome to the Lorna M. Johnson Global Institute, an international leader in the advancement of underserved communities through financial inclusion, healthcare services, and economic development.

Financial Inclusion

Lorna believes in forging partnership networks across borders and to empower women and youth through financial literacy programs and investment in education in Malawi

Lorna, Department of the Treasury

Healthcare Services

A certified healthcare professional and health services entrepreneur for L.A.'s inner city, Lorna knows the value and importance of access to care

Economic Development

Lorna has been a key trade and investment broker in both her Los Angeles community and emerging markets through her work in Africa and within her capacity as Honorary Consul of Jamaica

As a powerful advocate for underserved communities, Lorna is a dedicated philanthropist and committed to public service. She has impacted the lives of thousands of children and families through her involvement with non-profits, scholarships, socially responsible organizations, and charitable work.

Lorna's Philanthropic Work

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Barack Obama

Charles, Prince of Wales

Andrew Young and Bill Clinton

Lorna is joined former US Ambassador to the UN Andrew Young and former US President Bill Clinton at a meeting to rally support for US Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in Florida.

Joe Biden

Hillary Clinton

Barack Obama

Bill Clinton

Donna Brazile

Lorna participating at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, DC.

Al Franken and Kathy Lee Griffin

Lorna is joined by Kathy Lee Griffin and Al Franken at a fundraising event for women running for the Senate: Catherine Cortez Mastos (Nevada), Katie McGinty (Pennsylvania), and Deborah Ross (North Carolina)

Mayor Eric Garcetti

Lorna Johnson at the Democratic National Convention with friend, Eric Garcetti. Eric Garcetti is the current mayor of Los Angeles and a former member of the Los Angeles City Council, representing the 13th District. He served as council president, from 2006 to 2012.

Senator Cory Booker

Lorna Johnson and Cory Anthony Booker, United States Senator from New Jersey, in office since 2013. Previously he served as mayor of Newark from 2006 to 2013.

Department of the Treasury

Lorna Johnson speaking at the US Treasury.

Laura D'Andrea Tyson

Lorna Johnson with Laura D'Andrea Tyson, an American economist and former Chair of the US President's Council of Economic Advisers during the Clinton Administration. She also served as Director of the National Economic Council.

Congresswoman Maxine Waters

Lorna Johnson with Maxine Moore Waters, the U.S. Representative for California's 43rd congressional district, and previously the 35th and 29th districts, serving since 1991.

Frmr. Ambassador Audrey Marks

Lorna Johnson meets with Audrey Marks, the former Jamaican Ambassador to the United States and Founder and Chairman of Paymaster Jamaica Ltd.

Dr. Christopher Tufton

Lorna Johnson meets with Dr. the Honorable Christopher Tufton, Minister of Health for Jamaica.

Congressman John Lewis

Lorna Johnson and Congressman John Lewis (Georgia 5th District), who as chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) was one of the "Big Six" leaders of groups who organized the 1963 March on Washington, played many key roles in the Civil Rights Movement and its actions to end legalized racial segregation in the United States.

David Rubenstein, Kennedy Center

Lorna Johnson with Chairman of the Board David Rubenstein, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Appointed by President Barack Obama.

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Barack Obama