Victoria Johnson is a Vice President and global infrastructure executive with 20 years of experience in the architecture, design and engineering industry, leading a practice and diverse portfolio in major U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Atlanta. Victoria is an accomplished global thought leader and speaker, providing infrastructure and economic development perspectives in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand and South America on global imperatives including climate action, equity, social value, environmental social governance (ESG), sustainability and resilience. Victoria serves in several expert and leadership roles, including the NCS Infrastructure Recovery Panel where she advised the Biden-Harris Administration and Congress on legislation and policies, including the $1.2T Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Victoria is a published author on best practices in people-centered infrastructure, including a congressional article on Capitol Hill, “Investing in People to Power our Infrastructure,” and a two-part feature in partnership with Harvard University Bloomberg Center for Cities and Data-Smart City Solutions titled, "Championing Equitable Infrastructure with Victoria Johnson." Victoria leads an established Equity Advisory Services Practice at HDR Engineering, Inc., providing management consulting expertise in Program/Project Management, Capital Improvement Planning, Strategic Planning and Economic Development in conjunction with large infrastructure programs. She is an executive advisor and trusted partner to government officials in development of infrastructure plans, policies and programs to maximize investments via capital improvement, regulatory and large redevelopment programs in excess of $25B+. Victoria’s clients consist of federal, state and municipal government agency C-suite leaders throughout the U.S. and internationally across sectors, including water, transportation, transit, aviation and energy. Prior to joining HDR, Victoria served as Jacobs Engineering’s 1st Americas Practice Leader of Social Value and Equity, starting the firm’s inaugural equity services consulting practice in 2017. She is a proud native of Orange County, California and alumni of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Victoria is a proven ambassador to a myriad of clients, leading a strong portfolio of work across sectors and geographies demonstrating how to deliver innovative, interdisciplinary, professional services that produce broad outcomes.

As the founder of Impact Strategies, Inc. my vision has been to drive systemic change through strategic advisory on policy formulation, organizational capacity and growth and impactful investments. With over 20 years of experience in government, non-profits, universities, foundations, and start-ups, we focus on transformative initiatives for social and economic inclusion, leveraging data and research, diplomacy, and a track record in community development to guide global and national clients. We work with clients to develop public private partnerships to scale social, economic and environmental impact. Our clients are a range of global and national foundations, government, non-profits, universities, and start-ups. We provide strategic advice to clients by connecting them to partners and using data and research to bring value to best position them in the marketplace. Our services include strategic planning, public affairs and policy, investment and grant making strategy, landscape and research analysis, resource mobilization. Clients: Open Society Foundations, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Casey Family Programs, Emerson Collective, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, University of California, United Nations IOM, United Way Los Angeles, Earth HQ, Hispanics in Philanthropy, City of Los Angeles, National Association of Systems Heads, Refugee Investment Network. Fund Development Expertise: Deep experience in setting up emergency economic relief funds, humanitarian aid, climate funder collaboratives and higher education pooled funds. Policy Expertise: Climate, Economic Development, Health and Social Services, Child Welfare and Foster Care, Tech and Media,Education (K-12 and Higher Education) Workforce Development, Civic Engagement and Campaigns. PhD: University of Southern California, Political Science with focus on Law and Policy MA: University of Southern California, Political Science and Policy BA: Cal Poly Pomona, International Relations and Political Science Institute for Social Research Data Certificate: University of Michigan. Boards: 22 Fund (advisor to venture capital fund), Clinton School of Public Service, Coalition Against Slavery and Trafficking, Casa Innovation Foundation and Aspen Festival of Diaspora, California Dignity Health Hospital Community Board (prior), Red Cross Los Angeles (prior), Social Impact Fund (prior)