My work centers on coaching people and organizations to implement transformational change that leads to meaningful results. A core focus of my career has been supporting justice and human service agencies, as well as community based reentry organizations, to integrate Motivational Interviewing into everyday practice.
I believe people do their best work when they feel safe, supported, and equipped. This creates psychological safety and organizational wellness, allowing individuals and teams to thrive and see the impact of their work. Motivational Interviewing is a key competency for building a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
I provide tailored coaching, training, consulting, and implementation support that blends Motivational Interviewing with implementation science, positive psychology, somatic techniques, emotional intelligence, and cognitive behavioral strategies. I focus on extending training into practice through strength based coaching and skill integration.
When implemented with fidelity, Motivational Interviewing improves client outcomes, strengthens workplace culture, and reduces burnout by reconnecting staff to purpose and meaning. I support sustainable change by attending closely to implementation, fidelity, and the human dynamics of change within complex systems.
Johanna is a founding member and Director of the Alliance for Community and Justice Innovation. Johanna received her B.A. in Cultural Anthropology and Education from the University of California at Santa Cruz and her M.A. in Educational Psychology in the Department of Human Development from the University of Colorado at Denver. She has developed programs and managed large scale implementations for criminal justice agencies and non-governmental organizations in the United States and Latin America and coaches people, teams, and organizations to reach their highest potential. Beyond coaching and training Motivational Interviewing, she is also a certified Global Career Development Facilitator, an Emotional Intelligence Certified Coach, an ACE Certified Coach for Executives, and an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC), focusing on leadership development and organizational wellness.
