Aaron Johnson, MS - published work on trauma-informed workforce development, prevention science, and organizational capacity building.

POLICY BRIEFS & REPORTS

Workplace Trauma as a Public Health Issue: A Prevention Framework for Workforce Development

Johnson, A. (December 2025)

This brief presents a prevention science framework for reimagining workforce development as upstream intervention. Drawing from 12+ years managing $6M+ portfolios and achieving measurable outcomes, including a 25% reduction in youth violence. This framework guides JMCG's consulting practice and has been applied across nonprofit, healthcare, and corporate clients

PRESENTATIONS & TRAINING MATERIALS

Trauma-Informed Workforce Development Presentation Deck 15-slide deck used for trainings and speaking engagements

Prevention Framework Visual Models Conceptual diagrams and mind maps

MEDIA & SPEAKING

FEATURED ON PBS NEWSHOUR

"Community-Based Violence Prevention in Atlanta"
PBS NewsHour | July 29, 2021
Interviewed by Amna Nawaz

Aaron Johnson discusses the Trauma Response Network's approach to reducing violence through upstream intervention and community partnership. The program achieved a 50% decrease in violence in target neighborhoods while crime spiked elsewhere in Atlanta. "I believe that violence stems from the lack of equitable resources. When the trauma response network comes in, it's about bringing resources to communities."

REAL LIFE WITH COMMISSIONER JOHNSON

"Trauma-Informed Care: From Awareness to Practice"
Real Life Podcast | June 9, 2025
Hosted by Commissioner Johnson

A deep-dive conversation on trauma-informed care, prevention science, and building healing-centered systems. Aaron discusses the journey from educator to consultant, the neurobiology of trauma, and practical applications across education, workforce development, and community organizing.

Key Insights:

- "Trauma isn't a deficit. It's data. It tells us where the rupture happened and where healing is still possible."

- "We're not broken, we're becoming."

- The difference between trauma awareness and trauma-informed practice

- How to measure success through moments, not just metrics

- Reframing "coping mechanisms" as "survival skills"

SPEAKING TOPICS

Aaron Johnson, MS is available for keynotes, panels, workshops, and training on:

- Trauma-Informed Workforce Development

- Violence Prevention as Public Health Intervention

- Prevention Science in Practice

- Building Healing-Centered Organizations