Russ Johnson

Retired CEO, HealthSpark Foundation

[Russ Johnson @russ_rjohnson]

Signing off permanently from X. Just can’t stomach Elon Musk and his warped views. And, I won’t be purchasing a Tesla either!

You can find me on BlueSky at @russ1308.bsky.social.

[Russ Johnson @russ_rjohnson]

@JoshShapiroPA I hope every Pennsylvanian comes to know you for your honesty and integrity as I came to know those qualities in you. And respect and friendship can follow too. Looking forward to four wonderful years of bipartisan collaboration and inspired leadership.

[Russ Johnson @russ_rjohnson]

HealthSpark is hiring: Director of External Affairs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive team of thought leaders passionate in advancing social justice and racial equity. Please visit our website for position description https://t.co/3s361DF5mW

[Russ Johnson @russ_rjohnson]

@AmandaAndere Important to take care of yourself and replenish. We all love who you are and what you do so take care and don’t do anything you don’t want to while at the beach.

[ScatterGOOD Foundation @ScattergoodFdn]

Nonprofits in the #GreaterPHL region have stepped up in big ways to support communities. Supporting the staff at these organizations is critical to COVID recovery

https://t.co/b322JrTE4b

[Russ Johnson @russ_rjohnson]

A Conversation With Ta-Nehisi Coates: Registration https://t.co/FxoOLDXpen

[Russ Johnson @russ_rjohnson]

The Value of Lived Experience https://t.co/80djO6hlzn

[Fred Karnas @fkarnas1]

for those have guided me along the way. You, too, should heed their guidance.
You have a tough job in a difficult environment but a lot of folks are counting on you. Please do the right thing.

[Russ Johnson @russ_rjohnson]

Felice Perlmutter was one if the exceptional teachers I encountered at UPenn. Her wit, engaging teaching style and support of my social work training have stayed with me for many decades. She passed recently but her memory remains alive for me

[Russ Johnson @russ_rjohnson]

@billpitkin @naehomelessness @funderstogether Missed seeing you this year but know you are following along while leading at home!

[Russ Johnson @russ_rjohnson]

HealthSpark Foundation congratulates Tamela Luce on her appointment as the second president of the Phoenixville Community Health Foundation. While losing a trusted colleague we are so proud to see Phoenixville recognizing Tamela’s talents and wish both continued success.

[Russ Johnson @russ_rjohnson]

#YWHSummit equity and equality are 2 strategies to create fairness.

[Russ Johnson @russ_rjohnson]

Sesame Street’s adorable Lily, a 7 yo is now experiencing homelessness. Thanks Sesame Street for highlighting the challenges faced by thousands of PHL regional children and families. We must address this plague on our families and region and end homelessness now and forever

[Russ Johnson @russ_rjohnson]

HealthSpark Foundation congratulates ACLAMO for its pioneering work in Montgomery County to create a community health worker program promoting patient and community wellness; and for distinguishing its work to receive the prestigious #GSKimpact award.

[ACLAMO @_ACLAMO_]

CONGRATULATIONS to ACLAMO Family Centers Staff, Board of Directors, volunteers, clients and community partners for have been chosen to receive the prestigious #GSKimpact award for our work in community health! #ACLAMOHealth @ScattergoodFdn @russ_rjohnson @MontcoHealth @ALDIACEO

[Russ Johnson @russ_rjohnson]

#PNFallCon18 a bridge without equity doesn’t get us where we want to go.

[Russ Johnson @russ_rjohnson]

@rhls45 don’t take special for granted. Celebrating 45 years of RHLS service on behalf of the most vulnerable

[Russ Johnson @russ_rjohnson]

#Tools4Philly - health funder leaders networking with GPLEX colleagues to advance our best work and initiatives

[Russ Johnson @russ_rjohnson]

Progress doesn’t happen without taking risks #tools4philly

[Russ Johnson @russ_rjohnson]

#cop2018 HealthSpark approves phase II. Next step is Design Lab RFP construction so proposals can be solicited next month.

[Russ Johnson @russ_rjohnson]

@cop2018 HeathSpark staff and board appreciate the tremendous community support for advancing to phase II of safety net resiliency initiative. Kudos to Chief Talbot for keeping all of us focused on what’s most important - the people who include our family, friends and neighbors.