Phyllis Johnson
InvestorPresident, BD Imports & Founder, The Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity at Root Capital
Atlanta Metropolitan Area
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Diana ZhouunlockedPhyllis: together at Harvard Kennedy School (2014–2015)
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Phyllis: together at Root Capital
About
Board member, president of BD Imports and founder of The Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity.
Experience
- Coffee Coalition for Racial EquityFounder & Board Chaircurrent2020 — presentGeorgia, United States
- BD ImportsPresident & Co-Foundercurrent1999 — present
- International Trade CentreInternational Consultant2009 — 2014
- Restek CorporationMidwest Account Manager1994 — 2003State College, Pennsylvania Area
- Pierce Chemical Company (Thermo Fisher Scientific)Marketing Manager1994 — 1995
- Pierce Chemical Company (Thermo Fisher Scientific)Chemical Buyer1989 — 1994
Skills & more
Gender Equality6Entrepreneurship65International Development12Marketing39Marketing Strategy31CRM14Product Development19Manufacturing6
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Colleagues at Root Capital
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Grant Gund
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Greg Gottlieb
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Phyllis Johnson?
- Board member, president of BD Imports and founder of The Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity.
- Where does Phyllis Johnson work?
- Phyllis Johnson is President, BD Imports & Founder, The Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity at Root Capital.
- Where did Phyllis Johnson go to school?
- Phyllis Johnson studied at Harvard Kennedy School (Masters in Public Administration, International Development / Gender Equality); INCAE Business School - Costa Rica (Leadership Managment); Rockford University (MBA Courses).
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Also attended Harvard Kennedy School370
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Also attended Rockford University1
Also attended University of Arkansas78
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Shared employers
Also worked at International Trade Centre2
Also worked at Pierce Chemical Company (Thermo Fisher Scientific)90
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