Marva Brown Johnson
Group Vice President, Charter Communications, Maitland
Over the last 18 years, Johnson has served in a variety of roles at Charter Communications, a broadband connectivity company serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Charter’s 100,000 employees support both residential and business services. Johnson currently serves on the board of trustees for the Florida Scholars Academy, which is focused on delivering educational opportunities to students in residential commitment programs in Florida.
EDUCATION: Georgetown University (BS), Emory University (MBA), Georgia State University (JD)
IF I WERE GOVERNOR: The first thing on my list would be continuing the focus on improving outcomes for Florida’s families. There is not one solution that makes the lives of every student, worker, or elderly citizen better. I would listen closely to the people and focus on finding solutions that optimize outcomes for all.
INSPIRING FLORIDIAN: Mary McLeod Bethune is an amazing example of how one’s attitude can help one overcome the most perilous of situations. She understood that access to a high-quality education was the key to unlocking everyone’s potential. Bethune prioritized self-sufficiency and self-determination. She made enemies into allies.
WHAT I’VE LEARNED: Be a lifelong learner. This lesson brings me success in both my personal and professional endeavors. Being a life-long learner makes me resilient. As a life-long learner, even failures bring me opportunities to learn, grow, and improve future outcomes.
