Tammy Johnson
Racial Equity Consultant, Writer & Dancer
Tammy Johnson is very clear. Her life’s purpose is to be a happy Black woman. Some days that shows up as a shimmy in the middle of a workshop on racial equity, and on others it is simply a pause for breath. Johnson is a dancer, producer, culture keeper, writer, equity consultant and godmother extraordinaire.
What People Are Saying
“Tammy’s equity and diversity trainings have become a vital part of our organization’s ongoing work to become more culturally relevant and conversant, enabling us to better address the needs of the diverse populations that make up the Bay Area communities we serve.”
— Clive worsley
Director of Artistic Learning, California Shakespeare Theatre
“NAKA Dance Theater invited Tammy Johnson to work with us as we kickstarted our creative process for The Anastasio Project, a roving, multidisciplinary performance about racial profiling and state brutality created collaboratively with EastSide Arts Alliance in East Oakland. Tammy brought a four-dimensional approach to the table, looking at public policy, social movements, economic and political history, and arts activism over time. She led us in a process where we placed ourselves in historical context, and empowered us to think deeply about our role as agents of change. Tammy has been a valuable advisor, a grounding presence, and a steady source of optimism in dark times.”
— DEBBY KAJIYAMA
Founder, Naka Dance Theatre
“Tammy's clear communication and pragmatism, combined with a steady and warm demeanor created an environment where the Luna management team and staff were able to work fluidly together to achieve our cultural humility goals. As one of Luna's directors, I evolved both professionally and personally - developing my leadership skills in relationships external to our organization, and internally as well. From this very elegant and enlivening process, we were able to strengthen our relationships as a Luna team, widen our experience with race and equity issues, and grow in our understanding of the systems within our culture that challenge us as we remain true to our mission of bringing dance to all children.”
— Nancy NG
Director of Community Engagement, Luna Dance Institute