A seasoned strategic communications executive with over 18 years of experience, Johnna has served as a trusted advisor to distinguished leaders in travel, lifestyle, entertainment, and real estate industries.

Expertise.

Known for big picture thinking and consistent results, as the Head of Communications for the top real estate brokerage in New York City, Johnna implemented an innovative approach to internal communications that added approachability to senior executives. While leading Vail Resorts’ Global Communications department, Johnna drove the international PR efforts for the ski industry giant across Australia, Europe, South America, and the United Kingdom, increasing awareness of the company’s leadership, destinations and consumer products around the world. And at Hearst Magazines, Johnna handled communications for some of the biggest consumer and lifestyle media brands in the world, securing national media opportunities for journalism greats like Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King and Glenda Bailey.

Johnna's expertise is frequently recognized in top domestic and international media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Forbes, Business Insider, and more. Recent accolades include being named one of Ragan’s Top Women in Communications and being featured on RISMedia’s 2024 Newsmakers list. As an active member of Ragan & PR Daily’s Advisory Board, Johnna is a sought-after speaker, recently participating in a panel on the future of executive communications.

A proud alumna of the University of Colorado at Boulder, she contributes to the College of Media, Communication & Information by lending her expertise to graduate students and she has also guest lectured at New York University.