Jamie Johnson is the Executive Director at inewsource and has previously run her own company, Jamie Jam Solutions, LLC. Jamie holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix, where she also earned a bachelor’s in marketing and a certificate in human resources. In addition, she holds certificates in a range of other disciplines and is a graduate of Leadership North County from CA State University, San Marcos.
Jamie a resident of San Diego County since 1991 and has worked in a variety of roles in non-profit community-based organizations, in addition to her own business. Jamie has a passion for helping others and being a part of organizations that want to make positive changes in San Diego, and it reflects why she has been successful in her career. She is enthusiastic about her new role as the Executive Director at inewsource, a non-profit news organization focused on investigative local news reporting and looks forward to the opportunity to make a difference.
Before joining inewsource, Johnson held several executive roles that included the role of Executive Director at the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce, the CEO of Jamie Jam Solutions, LLC, and director-level roles at several health industry non-profit organizations. It was through these roles that she fostered relationships with businesses, local community members, other non-profit organizations, and local officials that shaped her decisions and focus over her career. Most notably was the determination to help non-profits and small businesses during the pandemic with the formation of her own company that specialized in business support services that could lend a hand to tasks they could not manage after having to let go their staff. One of her greatest achievements was taking one of her clients from almost collapse to thriving both in operations and reputation in less than a year.
Testimonials:
Ms. Hearn, CEO of inewsource said, “We’re thrilled to have Ms. Johnson join us as our new Executive Director and are confident that she will bring fresh perspectives and innovative strategies to our organization.”
“We have been thrilled to have Jamie leading the SBCOC. Her experience and belief in the mission of the Chamber, along with her personal drive to make a difference have been imperative, especially with the current challenges facing businesses today.” States Ron Blumberg, Co-President of the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce.
About Jamie Johnson
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
Jamie is married to her best friend, David for over 12 years and values time spent with both sets of parents and siblings.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Jamie has been fortunate to have learned many life skills from past roles and current ones. What she loves the most is helping others to be their best selves.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Never tell yourself, “I can’t do that!”. You will never know what you can achieve if you are willing to at least try.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Jamie is open to whatever opportunities come in the future.
Jamie Johnson & Our Community
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Jamie and her husband are major foodies and travel all over looking for new food experiences, especially in San Diego County. It is impossible to pick favorites!
How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Jamie has been in North County since 1991 and currently resides in Rancho Penasquitos.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
What Jamie loves about San Diego County is our diversity. She feels it is one of the things that drives San Diego as a major tourist destination, besides the weather and beaches. With a variety of nationalities right here, we get a wider understanding of the world through cuisines, art, stories, and more that she believes leads us to shift our focus on what makes us different to what makes us similar. Nowhere is this perfect, but she believes San Diego keeps striving towards this goal more than other communities she has experienced.
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Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
Jamie would love to meet with any woman that has pioneered positive change for women in general. It stuns her to realize women could not even have their own credit card until the late 1970’s!
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Jamie prefers shows over movies. Her favorite shows are comedies like Big Bang Theory and Whose Line Is It Anyway. Educational entertainment shows are also top on the list such as Mysteries at the Museum and any nature documentary with David Attenborough as the host.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
Jamie loves to travel, garden, read books, and experience new cuisines and wines.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
San Diego!!
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Jamie is fortunate that she has had so many people she has met throughout her life that have inspired her in a variety of ways. The most influential person has been her husband, David. He has supported and encouraged her through her worst of times and celebrated with her during her best. She feels incredibly blessed to have him in her life.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Security, Peace and Love
