Today, we are celebrating six years of having Jill Johnson on our team! Around the office, you’ll find her keeping us organized, polishing up all the details and coordinating all of our biggest moves. Jill was recently voted “most likely to have thought of that already” by her teammates.
Jill has been with the Women’s Fund since November 2019, where she supports the public awareness team through strategic project planning and implementation. Known for her collaborative spirit, creativity and problem-solving skills, Jill is dedicated to fostering meaningful impact in the Omaha community and helping it thrive for everyone.
Here’s a little bit more about our detailed-oriented, thoughtful and supportive Senior Marketing Manager:
Q: How long have you been at the WFO?
JJ: Six years and counting!
Q: Where are you from?
JJ: I grew up on a farm outside Springfield, South Dakota—a very small town about thirty miles west of Yankton. I went to Wayne State College, and after graduating, I made my way to Omaha in 2009.
Q: Do you have any pets? What are their names?
JJ: Not yet, but I’m basically in the puppy equivalent of the third trimester. We’re on the list for a Toy Cavapoo and hopefully get to bring him home early next year. Until then, I’m nesting and buying all the first-time puppy parent supplies and toys.
Q: What are your “big 3” astrology signs (moon/rising/sun)?
JJ: Virgo moon, Leo rising, Leo sun
Q: What is your Enneagram number?
JJ: Enneagram Six, The Loyalist. Think dependable with a mild side of worst-case scenario planning.
Q: What is your top 5 favorite musicals?
JJ: I LOVE musicals so narrowing it down feels hard. But if I had to choose, I’d say Hamilton, Kinky Boots, Dear Evan Hansen, The Outsiders and Cabaret. All five nail my favorite trifecta—clever and impactful lyrics, powerhouse vocals with harmonies and showstopping choreography.
Q: Do you have a secret talent?
JJ: If I have one, it’s still a secret. Even from me.
Q: Give me two truths and a lie (and tell me which is which):
JJ: I’ve had dinner at the top of the Eiffel Tower.
I’ve skydived in Arizona.
I own John Legend’s tea kettle.
Truth, truth, lie (although not entirely a lie). Okay, it wasn’t his tea kettle, but he did use it at an event once, and I ended up with it after. That counts, right?
Q: Do you have a moment that really galvanized your feminism?
JJ: My feminism deepened while watching my sister and niece navigate the world together. My niece has a rare disability and seeing how much advocacy it takes for her to access what others take for granted—education, inclusion, respect—gave me a new lens. It showed me that feminism isn’t just about gender; it’s about dismantling every system that decides whose needs matter and whose don’t.
All my nieces and nephews are a big part of that, too. I know the change we’re fighting for might not happen in my lifetime, but knowing our work could make their world a little brighter, kinder and more inclusive keeps me going.
Q: Can you share something funny or cringeworthy from your career?
JJ: In a past job, I ran our social media accounts and once meant to use the pointing-up emoji in a post… but accidentally used the middle finger instead. So, for about an hour, our followers were getting the bird instead of directions. Whoops.
Q: How do you find joy or hope these days?
JJ: Joy looks like going on movie dates and hikes with my husband, playing sand volleyball with my friends (8 years of spring, summer, fall leagues!), and spending time with my sisters and family. Basically, any time spent with my people.
Q: What would be the title of your memoir?
JJ: Hmmm… something like “The Overthinker’s Guide to…Everything” or “Is It Too Late to Change the Title?” Both feel accurate.
Q: What’s an unpopular opinion you have?
JJ: My unpopular opinions are mostly food-related: pasta is better the next day, nuts have no business in baked goods and fruit should not be dipped in chocolate. However, I would never yuck anyone’s yum.