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Matthew Johnson

Mr. Johnson has thirteen years of Federal government experience in various capacities. During his career, he held several positions including auditor, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Counselor, EEO Specialist and EEO Director.

Matthew has conducted EEO, Diversity and Communication Skills training for the Armed Forces Information Service, Government Training Institute, Defense Protective Service, the IRS, DOD/IG and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. In addition, he has also conducted presentations for the Institute of Internal Auditors, the Institute of Management Accountants and the Defense Equal Employment Opportunity Management Institute.

Matthew has designed and instructed Prevention of Sexual Harassment training for more than 1,300 Federal employees within the Departments of Defense and Treasury. He has written and directed educational dramas portraying complex workplace scenarios. Matthew uses creative methods to teach employees and managers appropriate workplace behaviors. He has conducted comprehensive research of EEOC Regulations to facilitate the development of the Annual Affirmative Employment Plan for Women, Minorities and People With Disabilities.

Mr. Johnson is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and Toastmasters International. Matthew earned his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri, St. Louis. He has received extensive training in EEO and Diversity topics from organizations such as the National Multicultural Institute, the Northern Virginia Mediation and Conciliation Service and the National Diversity Symposium.