Stacii Jae Johnson has been named the new Associate Publisher for the 15th edition of Who's Who In Black Atlanta. Who's Who In Black Atlanta is an annual directory published by Who's Who Publishing Company that highlights achievement in the African American community in Atlanta. Johnson has over 15 years of experience as an activist, fundraiser, and professional actor. She previously served as an advisor to Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and helped connect the music industry to Atlanta's urban economy. As Associate Publisher, Johnson is committed to highlighting leaders across various industries that have achieved success in Atlanta and emerging leaders that are important to the city's continued growth.
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Who’s Who In Black Atlanta®
Announces Stacii Jae Johnson as
New Associate Publisher for the 15th edition
Columbus, Ohio – Who’s Who Publishing Company, the nation’s largest annual directory
publisher focusing on the African-American market, proudly introduces Stacii Jae Johnson as
the new Associate Publisher for the 15th edition of Who’s Who In Black Atlanta®. Who’s
Who celebrates achievement in more than 25 markets including Columbus, Washington, D.C.,
Detroit, Kansas City, Houston, Chicago and more. Who’s Who is dedicated to documenting
communities it serves.
fundraiser, and professional actor with more than 15 years of experience. Known as the “social secretary of the south,” Johnson was
a top advisor and member of Mayor Kasim Reed’s executive leadership team for 3+ years. On behalf of the Mayor, she served as a
music industries to the city’s urban community and economy.
Johnson says: “Atlanta is known throughout the world for its opportunity and its people. It is a place where Black “folks” get the
chance to build their lives BIG. As associate publisher of the 15th edition of Who’s Who In Black Atlanta, I am committed to
highlighting the BEST of the BEST in Atlanta; Those people who have built their lives BIG in various industries, spanning from
the arts, sports, entertainment, politics, corporate, government and entrepreneurship. This edition will also highlight those emerging
leaders who are essential to Atlanta’s continued growth. I am honored to partner with Real Times Media and Who’s Who to produce
a publication celebrating the achievements of black people in Atlanta.”
Prior to working in Mayor Reed’s administration, Johnson was one of the leading fundraisers during his campaign for mayor ofAtlanta.
of an overall strategy for building, maintaining, and mobilizing support within the young professional and female demographic. She
Hillary Clinton for President through founding the group “Young Professionals in Atlanta for Hillary” and co-founding “Generation
C.” She led fundraising efforts for both organizations in Atlanta and California. Most recently, Johnson served as a fundraiser and
Obama Victory trustee in support of the reelection of President Barack Obama.
and her desire to acknowledge individuals that are impacting the community are in alignment with Who’s Who company goals and
objectives and we are pleased to have her join our team as the new associate publisher.”
Founded in 1989, Who’s Who Publishing is a subsidiary of Real Times Media, a leading source of African-American related news,
entertainment and lifestyle information.
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