Happy Johnson was abused, neglected and spent his childhood in foster care.
His biological mother misused drugs and his biological father was murdered, forcing Happy into the child protective services system. Despite an abject upbringing, he has used the strength of his faith and support from the community to become a powerful voice for the most vulnerable in society.
Happy’s excitement for life and passionate narrative about his unprecedented journey is a dynamic experience that will mobilize the conscious of your audience.
His leadership has been featured in the USA Today, Red Cross 125th Anniversary Magazine & The Times-Picayune. And he has appeared numerous times on FOX8, WWLTV & C-SPAN.
He has also received:
Lena Landegger Community Service Award
Howard R. Swearer National Humanitarian Award
Lambert H. Spronk Medal for Service
Gambit Weekly’s 40 under 40 Award
Center For the Study of The Presidency & Congress, Fellowship
City Council of New Orleans Honorable Proclamation
Medard H. Nelson Elementary Graduation Speaker Selection
Most notably, Happy is proud to be an “Honorary Eagle” of Warren Easton H.S.
