I am Dominique Christina Johnson, a poet, author, educator, and Arts Envoy for the U.S. Department of State. I lead the Words Bring Worlds Artist Collective, traveling to campuses and communities to cultivate bi-communal dialogue and creative expression. My work centers on poetry as a bridge across cultures, and I mentor students and educators to foster inclusive, thoughtful learning spaces. Over the years I have published multiple books, earned national poetry championships, and led programs that connect art with leadership, social justice, and policy engagement. I am committed to expanding access to education and the arts, and I bring a collaborative, community-focused approach to every project.…

Dominique Christina Johnson

I am Dominique Christina Johnson, a poet, author, educator, and Arts Envoy for the U.S. Department of State. I lead the Words Bring Worlds Artist Collective, traveling to campuses and communities to cultivate bi-communal dialogue and creative expression. My work centers on poetry as a bridge across cultures, and I mentor students and educators to foster inclusive, thoughtful learning spaces. Over the years I have published multiple books, earned national poetry championships, and led programs that connect art with leadership, social justice, and policy engagement. I am committed to expanding access to education and the arts, and I bring a collaborative, community-focused approach to every project.…

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I am Dominique Christina Johnson, a poet, author, educator, and Arts Envoy for the U.S. Department of State. I lead the Words Bring Worlds Artist Collective, traveling to campuses and communities to cultivate bi-communal dialogue and creative expression. My work centers on poetry as a bridge across cultures, and I mentor students and educators to foster inclusive, thoughtful learning spaces.

Over the years I have published multiple books, earned national poetry championships, and led programs that connect art with leadership, social justice, and policy engagement. I am committed to expanding access to education and the arts, and I bring a collaborative, community-focused approach to every project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Co-Director at Words Bring Worlds LLC
August 1, 2011 - Present
Co-Director overseeing programs and serving as a guest lecturer and teaching artist. Engaged with 350+ collegiate institutions on Title IX issues to develop communication strategies, engagement, student involvement, and institutional success. Analyzed and restructured programs to comply with federal regulations regarding mandatory reporting.
Program Officer/ Lead Teacher at Critical Mass Leadership Education
October 6, 2006 - October 1, 2010
Directed programming for a state department-funded leadership initiative for students coming to the U.S. from areas of conflict (Cyprus, Turkey, Germany, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Nigeria) to understand leadership in context of conflict. Ensured programs followed US Department of State mission parameters; worked with more than 400 students. Determined staffing plans to achieve program goals/objectives and participated in hiring decisions for interns/host families. Conducted post-programmatic workshops and symposiums, providing opportunities for participants to dialogue with local officials.
Arts Envoy to Cyprus at U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
March 1, 2023 - Present
Arts envoy representing poetics and bi-communal education for Turkish and Greek Cypriots on a legally segregated island.
Executive Director/Touring Author at Words Bring Worlds Artist Collective
August 1, 2011 - Present
Executive director and touring author; full-time teaching artist and guest lecturer engaging with 75+ colleges, universities, and conferences annually; develops strategies for engagement, student involvement, and institutional success (including Title IX considerations).
Director at African American Leadership Institute
September 1, 2008 - September 1, 2010
Grew and managed a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; led leadership development programs, budgeting, donor relations, internal and external communications, and program facilitation.
Director at Critical Mass Leadership Education Program
June 1, 2006 - October 1, 2010
Directed state department-funded leadership education programming for youth from conflict areas; organized workshops, symposiums, and dialogues with local officials and politicians.
Program Director/Lead Teacher/Student Advisor at P.S.1 Charter: Rites of Passage Academy
October 1, 2003 - August 1, 2007
Taught Ethnic Studies and literature; developed curricula aligned with state standards; supervised internships and service-learning projects; advised students on graduation progression.
Adjunct Faculty: English at Community College of Aurora
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Taught Composition; syllabus development; provided academic advising.
Teacher at Smoky Hill High School
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Taught English Literature, American Literature, Honors World Literature, Honors Creative Writing, and Advanced Composition; created syllabi and advised students.
Graduate Assistant at University of Arkansas Monticello
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998
Taught American Literature I & II, British Literature I & II, The Bible as Literature, and Literature of the South.

Education

Master of Arts at University of Arkansas Monticello
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2001
Bachelor of Arts at University of Pacific
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 1997
M.Ed. Education at University of Arkansas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
M.A English Literature, Special Area: Black Women Writers at University of Arkansas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
B.A. Africana Studies at University of the Pacific
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
B.A. English Literature at University of the Pacific
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

M.Ed. Education (University of Arkansas)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
M.A English Literature, Special Area: Black Women Writers (University of Arkansas)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
B.A. Africana Studies (University of the Pacific)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997
B.A. English Literature (University of the Pacific)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
    paper Under Armour campaign

    I was commissioned by the company Under Armour through ad agency, Droga 5, to write an original poem for U.S Olympic track star Natasha Hastings for an ad campaign called Unlike Any. It was so successful I was later hired to write an original piece for all of the elite female world athletes being highlighted in the Unlike Any campaign. My poem is narrated by me for the commercial.