Kwame Johnson is President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Metro Atlanta (BBBS). He is also an active Keynote Speaker, Author, and Leadership Development Coach. Recently named the “Most Admired CEO” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, he uses his platform to inspire students and business professionals to reach their fullest potential. Born in Syracuse, NY, to two educators, Kwame comes from humble beginnings and brings a rich, diverse background to his work. After a life-changing second chance, he discovered his passion for service and dedicated his career to helping others thrive. His journey—from overcoming significant challenges to earning a degree from Harvard University and becoming a successful CEO—has shaped his powerful perspective on resilience, leadership, and impact. Kwame’s innovative presentations empower individuals, teams, and organizations to transform both their personal and professional lives. Drawing on over 20 years of experience driving growth and delivering results, he teaches how to lead through adversity, unlock potential, embrace change, and achieve high performance. A visionary leader and trusted professional, Kwame continues to inspire others to rise, lead, and make a meaningful difference. As CEO of BBBBS, Kwame oversees the largest mentoring agency in the Southeast, which has experienced 3X growth in programs and revenue under his leadership. He is also the award-winning author of The Hope Inside: Harnessing the Power of Mentorship in Life and Career. Kwame is a highly sought-after public speaker and consultant specializing in revenue growth, leadership, strategy, marketing, and program innovation. Kwame has received national recognition for his work, including the Social Entrepreneur Program of the Year Award from the Manhattan Institute. Kwame has been named one of Georgia Trend's Top 100 Influential and Notable Leaders in 2025. Kwame has received the Atlanta Business Chronicle 40 Under 40 Award. Kwame recently received “The Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award” from the Secretary of State. This is the highest honor a citizen of Georgia can receive. Kwame is a Leadership Atlanta graduate with a degree in Business Administration from the University of Maryland. He also holds Executive Education Certificates in Nonprofit Strategy and Fundraising from Harvard University. He is a proud member of Rotary and has been featured in USA Today, Fox, Rolling Out, The Huffington Post, BET, AJC, and many more. When Kwame is not mentoring, speaking, or coaching, he usually spends time with his son or catching up on one of his favorite hobbies: working out. Kwame is a man of faith, humility, integrity, and resilience.