Cassius Johnson is the Program Director for National/Federal Policy Development. Mr. Johnson directs Jobs for the Future’s federal policy development and advocacy. His work include efforts to improve educational options and outcomes for the large and growing numbers of low-income youth and adults struggling in today’s economy.
Prior to joining JFF, Mr. Johnson was Chief of Staff for a member of
the Texas House of Representatives. He handled legislation focused on enhancing student disciplinary laws, improving alternative education programs, and addressing the overall quality of education
available to out-of-school youth populations in Texas. Mr. Johnson
worked to build a diverse coalition of stakeholders to frame and pursue
legislative and policy solutions, including organizing a statewide
legislative summit to launch reform efforts.
Mr. Johnson received an A.A. in Liberal Arts from Bevill State
Community College in Hamilton, AL, a B.A. in Political Science and
Honors Studies from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX, and a
Master’s in Public Affairs from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public
Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, where he was a Barbara
Jordan Scholar.
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