Eric Johnson is the Director of Partnerships & Collaborations for the nonprofit, Stars, and the Care & Justice Pastor at New Abbey Church in Pasadena, CA. He has served urban youth and families dealing with trauma for over 40 years as a pastor/director/educator/advocate by building support and advocacy within the Pasadena Unified School District community around systemic issues impacting vulnerable students and families by leveraging relationships within the faith, non-profit, and business communities.

Eric is married to Ana Maria and has one daughter, Daniella, completing her Master's degree in Urban Education at USC. Eric loves all things pop culture, cooking, fitness, and screenwriting.