Kristi Johnson

Kristi Johnson has over two decades of experience in marketing, grant administration, and economic development.

Kristi managed Fresno County’s Community Development Block Grant and affordable housing programs and administered special economic projects and programs. Her work for the County expanded to include promoting tourism, with a special focus on agritourism and the Fresno County Film Commission, where she was the key liaison responsible for facilitating commercial, television, and film production in the region.  

Kristi’s successes included the creation of the Fresno County Fruit Trail and securing on-location film production for Captain Marvel. Kristi has a BSc from California State University, Northridge, and a J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Before beginning work for the County of Fresno, Kristi worked in the legal and public relations fields in Los Angeles and Phoenix before returning “home” to the Central Valley in 2000 to pursue a career in public service.  

Kristi is a lifelong Bulldog fan and serves on the Board of the Timeout Club, supporting the Fresno State Men’s Basketball Team.  She also is a District Area Leader for the National MS Society and supports Animal Rescue of Fresno.