Stephanie Johnson

Stephanie Johnson is a dynamic public speaker, strategic communications expert, and thought leader dedicated to transforming brands into world-class storytellers. As the Founder and CEO of BrandDNA Group, she leads a tenacious team of creative thinkers and doers who specialize in leveraging data-centric insights and AI social listening tools to craft authentic content and people-focused experiences. Her mission is to help brands forge stronger, more relatable connections with their audiences, driving meaningful engagement and transformative growth.

Stephanie's career spans nearly two decades, during which she has held leadership roles across some of the most influential organizations in healthcare, media, and communications. Prior to founding BrandDNA Group, she served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at the American Cancer Society, where she redefined strategic communications, elevated executive visibility, and implemented innovative marketing initiatives that advanced the organization’s mission to end cancer.

In her tenure as Vice President of Communications and Product Strategies at the American Medical Association, Stephanie oversaw national communications and product development strategies, achieving record-breaking media engagement and securing groundbreaking collaborations with leading healthcare organizations. She also spearheaded impactful campaigns like Get Down With Your Blood Pressure and Do I Have Prediabetes?, which garnered national acclaim.

Stephanie’s communications acumen extends to the technology sector, where she partnered with global tech leaders during her time as Vice President, North America & Global Accounts at Hotwire. Her strategic vision and ability to humanize brands have earned her recognition as a sought-after consultant and speaker at prestigious industry conferences.

With experience spanning journalism, marketing, and public relations, Stephanie is a master at developing integrated strategies that align storytelling with business objectives. She holds a passion for connecting brands with their audiences through the power of the written word and inspiring actionable change through compelling narratives.

As a member of the Board of Directors for The Missing Pink Breast Cancer Alliance, Stephanie continues her commitment to advancing health equity and driving impactful communication initiatives that make a difference.