Cheyanna Johnson
About Cheyanna Johnson
Cheyanna Johnson is a Program Specialist at Feeding America, where she focuses on food access for teens. She developed the School Market Program to combat food insecurity in educational institutions and has a background in management and business administration.
Work at Feeding America
Cheyanna Johnson has been serving as a Program Specialist at Feeding America since 2020. In this role, she focuses on initiatives aimed at addressing food insecurity and improving access to nutritious food. Her work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness and reach underserved communities.
Education and Expertise
Cheyanna Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration from Berea College, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in management principles, which she applies in her professional roles. Johnson's expertise is particularly focused on food access and program development.
Background
Before joining Feeding America, Cheyanna Johnson worked in various roles that contributed to her experience in food service and program management. She served as a Personal Grocery Shopper at Shipt from 2017 to 2020 and was a School Market Program Manager at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she held management responsibilities at Little Caesars from 2010 to 2016.
Achievements in Food Security Programs
Cheyanna Johnson developed the School Market Program, which addresses food insecurity among teens by providing free access to food in educational institutions. This program operates in middle schools, high schools, and vocational colleges, and is run by students for students. It is supported by community partners, including faith-based organizations and local businesses.
Leadership Roles at Berea College
During her time at Berea College, Cheyanna Johnson held leadership positions that enhanced her organizational skills. She served as the Mortar Board President from 2015 to 2016 and worked as a Workshop Coordinator from 2013 to 2016. These roles allowed her to develop her leadership abilities and contribute to the college community.