Meet Jordon

Jordon Johnson, PhD, was born and raised in Duluth where he graduated from Marshall School in 1990. After completing his doctorate at the University of New Mexico, he returned back to Minnesota to be close to his mom and extended family. Jordon is an only child and raised by a single mother who worked multiple jobs throughout his childhood. His dad, who passed away in 2022, grew up in Duluth and graduated from Central High School. Upon moving back home, Jordon has brought a wealth of knowledge, initiatives, and effective actions to lift up individuals and families in the area especially our young people.

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Jordon has spent 20 plus years working alongside community members as an educator, in executive leadership, and an engaged volunteer in different capacities. He believes in the power of the people to create positive and sustainable change that benefits us all. He has taught in higher education, worked in nonprofit organizations, and is a public health champion. He is also on the Board of Directors for the Center of Alcohol and Drug Treatment.

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Jordon brings a wealth of lived experience and knowledge related to advocating to lift up community health and wellbeing. He is a first-generation college student, living a recovery path, and embracing who he is as a transman. He enjoys running, training and spending time in the outdoors with his dog all year around. He has run Grandma's marathon multiple times, did a New York Half Ironman last year, and training for his first full Ironman in Wisconsin this September.  ​