Kristen (Kia) Johansen
About Kristen (Kia) Johansen
Kristen (Kia) Johansen is the VP of Product at ActBlue with over 15 years of experience in building and leading diverse, globally-distributed teams, specializing in product strategy and scaling remote teams.
Current Position at ActBlue
Kristen (Kia) Johansen is currently serving as the Vice President of Product at ActBlue. She began this role in 2022, where she leads product strategy and development. ActBlue is known for its tools designed for fundraising and campaign management, where Johansen is tasked with enhancing product offerings and ensuring optimal user experiences.
Previous Role at Bellwether Coffee
Before joining ActBlue, Kristen Johansen was the Chief Product Officer at Bellwether Coffee from 2021 to 2022. During her tenure in Berkeley, California, she contributed to the advancement of Bellwether's market-leading coffee roasting solutions. Her role involved overseeing product management and innovation efforts aimed at transforming the coffee industry.
Volunteer Experience with the Democratic National Committee
In 2020, Kristen Johansen volunteered full-time with the Democratic National Committee for a period of three months. During this time, she provided her expertise and support to the organization, lending her skills in product management and team empowerment to aid the Committee's initiatives.
Career at SecureDocs, Inc.
Kristen Johansen served as Vice President of Product Management at SecureDocs, Inc. from 2019 to 2020. Based in the Santa Barbara, California area, she led product strategy and efforts to optimize the user experience for SecureDocs' document management solutions, aimed at enhancing business efficiency and security.
Extensive Background in Product Management
Throughout her career, Kristen Johansen has amassed over 15 years of experience in product management, leading diverse and globally-distributed teams. She has held significant positions at companies such as Sonos, Inc., lynda.com, Citrix Systems, and Move, Inc., specializing in product strategy, team empowerment, and customer-first values. Her focus has been on guiding companies through critical growth phases, particularly during their scale-up stages.