PETER JOHNSON

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A creative consultant and cultural producer merging design, storytelling and community to enrich the human experience.


NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

Cultural Programmer

Produced "Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy" at the New York Stock Exchange, creating first-of-its-kind access to institutional knowledge for hundreds of young students through industry leader panels and practical workshops focused on financial empowerment and creative entrepreneurship.

Role: Cultural Programmer & Producer
Partners: NYSE, Mastercard, %Percent, Financially Clean, Cross River Bank, Good Shepherd Services
Impact: 250 Attendees, Industry Leaders, NYT Feature
Scope: Event Production, Programming, Panel Curation





The event's impact extended beyond the trading floor: two teenage attendees connected with industry leaders, tested their ideas in real time, and subsequently developed New York City's first affordable housing portal. Their work earned recognition in The New York Times, exemplifying how strategic access and thoughtful programming can catalyze meaningful innovation and opportunity.