Dana TherActivist
Dana TherActivist Johnson, MSW (They/Them/Theirs) is a transgender non-binary community activist, Author, documentary filmmaker, DEI&B specialist, and Professional Development trainer. Dana’s an Author and Filmmaker of the memoir, TherActivist: They/ Them/ Theirs, a narrative embracing Identity, Intersectionality, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. The TherActivist embodies a "therapeutic activism" approach, while servicing and empowering people of color, LGBTQI+ communities, and marginalized populations. Dana serves as a LGBTQ Commissioner, PRIDE Initiative co-chair, and Board Member of CoastPride LGBTQ+ Center for the County of San Mateo. Dana TherActivist is Director of Youth Housing of Rainbow Community Center Contra Costa County; in this role they provide professional development training and resources to county office of education staff on ways to service LGBTQI+ houseless youth. They also provide emergency housing services to transitional age youth. Dana has 18 years experience counseling and servicing justice involved youth. They are motivated in assisting in the implementation of inclusive policies and protocols; and passionate about providing LGBTQI+ equity services, social justice services, and activism to marginalized communities. For more details regarding the TherActivist visit: www.theractivist.com
