- Former Associate Creative Director at Purple Strategies
- Strategic creative leader with 10+ years of experience shaping campaigns for Fortune 100 brands, government, and nonprofits.
- Award-winning work recognized by The One Show, ADDYs, and Pollie Awards.
- 2025: Joined CGCN
- 2017-2025: Designed campaigns to help Fortune 100 companies address their toughest reputation challenges at Purple Strategies
- 2015-2016: Launched the FDA’s nationwide campaign against smokeless tobacco at Sensis
- 2015: Worked on a variety of materials for the CDC, FDA and USAID among others at FHI 360
- 2013-2015: Led the most successful female recruitment campaign for the U.S. Border Patrol at IMS Advertising
- 2009-2012: Designed integrated advertising campaigns at PeakBiety branding + advertising
Kathryn Johnson is an award-winning creative director and designer known for turning complex challenges into compelling visual solutions. She brings over a decade of experience leading concept, design, and execution across both traditional and digital media—shaping campaigns for Fortune 100 companies, government agencies, and nonprofits.
Fascinated by the intersection of design, psychology, and culture, Kathryn approaches every project as a visual challenge waiting to be solved. Her work has been recognized by The One Show, Pollie Political Advertising Awards, ADDYs and has been featured in national advertising conferences and design publications.
A Florida native, Kathryn earned her degree in Advertising Design from the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD).