meet Lindsey

Professional headshot of Lindsey Johnson, a woman with long wavy brown hair and glasses, smiling warmly. She is wearing a dark green top and a gold pendant necklace, posed against a soft grey background with a neutral circular frame.

Lindsey Johnson (she/her) is an award-winning professional specializing in public engagement and communications. With over a decade of experience spanning government, non-profit, and private sectors, Lindsey brings a grounded and relational approach to community development work.

A proud Indigenous woman of Native American and mixed European ancestry, Lindsey is deeply committed to reconciliation in both principle and practice. She brings heart and clarity to every conversation—whether she’s leading a community workshop, facilitating dialogue around complex issues, or helping organizations navigate the space between intention and impact.

At the core of her work is a belief in the wisdom of community. Lindsey creates spaces where people feel seen, heard, and part of the process—where shared understanding can emerge, and meaningful change can take root.

branches of experience

While working at Leger, a marketing research consulting firm, Lindsey supported many clients in learning the collective wisdom of their community and using it to inform their next steps. One project included supporting End Poverty Edmonton in assessing change in the public’s attitudes on poverty. The results of this research helped direct future dialogue with the community about poverty in Edmonton.

Lindsey’s leadership shone through during the COVID-19 pandemic, when she led the transition to virtual engagement across a wide range of meetings, workshops, and events. Whether in person or online, she excels at facilitating public engagement activities and enjoys learning from the unique insights that emerge when diverse perspectives come together.

Lindsey holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree with distinction from the University of Alberta and is a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholar.

She is a member of IAP2 Canada and previously served as the Vice President of the Wild Rose Chapter.

DID YOU KNOW? Three years ago, Lindsey founded SPIRIT (Supporting People in Reconciliation of Indigenous Truths), an Indigenous Employee Resource Group that uplifts Indigenous culture and voices. Through SPIRIT, she organizes community events that support Indigenous employees and allies in connecting and learning together.

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