Christopher L. Johnson is a leadership, culture, and organizational change strategist who helps teams build trust, move from good intentions to clear action, and navigate periods of growth. He brings a practical, people-centered approach grounded in accountability, clarity, and results.

A trusted strategist, advisor, speaker, and coach, Chris is passionate about helping organizations create environments where people feel valued, connected, and empowered to contribute at their highest level. In addition to being the founder of CenterShift Strategies LLC, Chris has served on numerous non-profit and civic leadership boards. 

Over the past 15 years, Chris has partnered with healthcare systems, Fortune 100 companies,  law firms, government agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations to strengthen  leadership capability, improve employee experience, and drive meaningful organizational  change. He previously served as Vice President of Equity,  Culture and Community at Midwest based St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Chief Inclusion Officer at FBT Gibbons, and as national Director of Inclusion and Interim Chief Inclusion Officer at Fortune 50 Humana. Across these roles, he shaped community engagement initiatives for more than 65k employees, advised leaders across international markets, and contributed to Humana’s rise into the Top 10 companies for workplace performance, philanthropy, and employee engagement. 

In praise of his professional achievements and leadership, Chris has received national recognition by both Savoy and Diversity Global Magazine and has previously been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who in America. 

As a first-generation college graduate, Chris understands the profound impact that leadership,  opportunity, and support can have on a person's trajectory. Throughout his career, he has been  driven by the simple belief that when leaders create the conditions for people to succeed, the  impact extends far beyond the workplace. That belief continues to fuel both his work today and his ongoing commitment to helping organizations strengthen leadership, build trust, and expand what's possible for the people and communities they serve.