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Air Force fighter pilot now turns to saving the planet | Jared Johnson - S.O.S. podcast #83
I’m always fascinated by people who begin careers in one field, then pivot to something different. It shows our complexity as humans, our flair for creativity, and our uncanny ability to reinvent ourselves constantly.
In this next S.O.S. episode, hear from Jared Johnson, who decided after two decades in the Air Force flying fighter airplanes, he would embark on an entirely different path examining one of the biggest issues facing our planet - the future of our food. Namely, the unsustainable and inhumane process by which nations produce it.
Jared Johnson has made a career of translating his leadership and problem-solving skills across multiple domains, from operational project management to international affairs specialist and from executive-level leader to political affairs strategist.
As an executive, Jared is known for his ability to develop a shared vision, foster a culture of trust, and coach colleagues from entry level up to senior-leader level. He is at his best when breaking down complex ideas into digestible chunks to enable decision-making or align messaging with internal and external stakeholders.
Jared cut his teeth in dynamic operations as a fighter pilot and graduated from leading multi-disciplinary organizations of up to 250 team members. In his role in the office of the Deputy Undersecretary of the Air Force for International Affairs, he developed a policy in support of a $216B portfolio. He succeeded by first listening, then carving through the technical fog and political minefields to create practical solutions for over 100 international partners.
Jared executed his vision by connecting dots from the Pentagon to the White House, and from Europe to the Indo-Pacific. He was privileged to engage with senior governmental leaders around the world in this process.
Since exiting the Air Force, Jared remains committed to a life of service. By examining the most enduring issues facing society, he turned his attention to the food system and its many intersectional challenges. His dream is to disrupt the food system to create a more just planet for people and animals.
After a couple of decades working in Germany, South Korea, India, and the southern and western United States, Jared is happy to return to Virginia.
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