Mr. E.D. Johnson is a native Texan reared in Okinawa, Japan and currently resides in Houston, Texas. He has a passion for social justice advocacy and is a firm believer in self-efficacy through economic empowerment and entrepreneurship. His commitment to the limited income communities transcends the formal structure and penetrates into the social, financial, and economic mainstream through awareness, education, economic development, health services and empowerment. E.D. Johnson is an innovative, energetic, and successful entrepreneur who has established several companies and presently serves as the President, CEO/ Co-Founder of Johnson Consortium, LLC, a full service management consultant firm. Mr. Johnson's firm offers a range of products and services designed to assist clients to maximize their productivity and provide short - term business advice and counsel. He is co-host of 'The Edifice Project' an economic empowerment radio show designed to 'champion' the lives of women, minority and small business entrepreneurs.  The Edifice Project, operated under
Stratified Community Development, Inc. a federally recognized non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, airs on 90.1 Pacifica Radio. He served as Executive Director for James Prince's Prince Complex, Inc. and as a community outreach coordinator in Houston, Texas.  Mr. Johnson served as an expert, special guest, and keynote speaker for Russell Simmons' Hip-Hop Summit in Miami, Florida during the Hip-Hop Source Awards and in Houston, Texas during Super Bowl XXXVIII.  As a successful grant writer he has received over $1.3 million in funds and in-kind contributions for community outreach and technology.

Mr. Johnson, a graduate of Prairie View A&M University received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Pre Law and is currently a graduate student in The College of Juvenile Forensic Psychology. Prior to graduation he was a two time Minority Institute Research Technology and Health (MIRTH) National Scholar and Fogarty International Scholar in Epidemiology, where he was a part of a research team examining the Resistant Tuberculosis Endemic in The Dominican Republic. Mr. Johnson is a polyglot with a conversational command of Spanish, French and Japanese; and master fluency in English and Spanish.

Mr. Johnson, a decorated veteran served in The United States Marine Corps', 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Division and station in Camp Pendleton CA. He received numerous awards and commemorative medals including the National Defense and Marine Corps Honorable Service Commemorative Medals. Mr. Johnson is an impassioned writer and has interest and a passion for being involved in multi-cultural pursuits.  Mr. Johnson is currently a proud member of The United Nation's Choir.