Welcome to The Village, Keisha Johnstone! Director of Programs

We are excited to formally announce a new addition to the Raising A Village team! Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Keisha Johnstone, our first Director of Programs. Keisha is a passionate advocate for at-risk youth. She has worked in the special education community for over 20 years and brings a plethora of knowledge and experience to her new role as Director of Programs at Raising A Village Foundation. Born in St. Catherine, Jamaica, Keisha earned her Master of Arts in Education and Human Development (M.A. Ed. & H.D) for Children with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders from George Washington University. As the former Director of Children’s Clinical Services for Community Support Services Incorporated, Keisha sharpened her skillset and developed her professional acumen to become one of the leading special education experts in Maryland and DC. She has also helped to build specialized programming for organizations like Eastern N.C School for the Deaf, Maryland Committee for Children, The Arc of Montgomery and P. G County, and The Foundation School of Montgomery County. In her spare time, Keisha also lends her expertise as a Board Member for Sound Impact, a former dance instructor at Black Rock Center for the Arts, and a youth mentor at Macedonia Baptist Church.

“I am excited to join Raising A Village Foundation and to continue pursuing my passion for working with underserved communities. I am overjoyed at the opportunity to be a part of RAV’s vision and to diversify its community engagement while adding value to the organization,” said Keisha. “Doing what I am passionate about by working as a member of the RAV team will create the confluence that I desire between my passion for the community and my career goals."

Village, let's welcome Keisha Johnstone, our new Director of Programs!