Dr. Sabrina Johnson

Sabrina Johnson champions more equitable federal housing policy and programs, in partnership with national advocates that represent disenfranchised communities and low-income residents. Johnson serves on both NRDC’s national policy and building decarbonization teams. Her current focus includes building resilient communities, centering racial equity, and promoting affordable housing and housing justice. In her work at NRDC, Johnson prioritizes equitable housing access for BIPOC communities and federal policies and programs that center on low-income communities. She supports policy initiatives that reflect the best outcomes and communities’ lived experiences. Johnson is a graduate of Long Island University Brooklyn and Walden University College of Education, where she earned her PhD. Previously, she worked as a grassroots organizer in Los Angeles and New York, co-creating safe and healthy community access programs that dismantle racial hierarchies. She is based in NRDC’s Washington, D.C., office.