About Myah
Myah Johnson, MPA
Public Policy & Compliance Leader | Project Management Executive | Community Development Advocate
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Myah Johnson, MPA, is an accomplished public affairs, policy, and compliance executive with over a decade of leadership experience spanning federal government, consulting, technology, and community development sectors. Her career reflects a deep commitment to advancing equity, improving government operations, and driving measurable outcomes across diverse organizations and populations.
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As a Political Consultant, Myah provided strategic voter engagement and persuasion outreach across key swing states to promote pro-working-class policies. Through targeted data collection, qualitative surveys, and deep canvassing conversations, she contributed to shaping national campaign strategies and improving voter mobilization efforts. Her work demonstrates her ability to integrate data-driven strategy with grassroots engagement to strengthen democratic participation.
​Previously, Myah served as a Senior Project Manager and Technical Architect Delivery Senior Analyst at Accenture, where she led multi million dollar complex technology implementation projects for major clients including Cox Enterprises, CommonSpirit Health, and the Texas Department of Transportation. She managed multimillion-dollar budgets, cross-functional teams, and full project lifecycles utilizing Agile methodology to deliver high-impact digital transformation solutions. Her leadership ensured projects were delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with client objectives, improving efficiency and operational outcomes.
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As Director of Operations for Transcendence Child and Family Therapy and Compliance Manager for Clayton County’s System of Care, Myah demonstrated exceptional program development and oversight skills. She designed and implemented therapeutic and youth development programs that achieved an 85% success rate in academic and behavioral improvement among at-risk students. Under her leadership, initiatives such as the ACT Program, Minority Youth Violence Prevention Program, and Lounge and Learn Summer Camp Program led to a 90% increase in student grades and a 50% reduction in suspensions. Her ability to combine compliance, program management, and strategic partnerships with measurable social outcomes has been a hallmark of her leadership.
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In March 2020, Myah ran for State Senator in Georgia’s 44th District to strengthen economic opportunity and community well-being. Her campaign focused on creating new and improved jobs to reduce underemployment and unemployment. She also wanted to revitalize youth programs such as the Boys and Girls Clubs to provide mentorship and leadership development, and expand academic and career readiness initiatives. In her expert opinion, this would have decreased gang activity among our youth. She also prioritized partnerships with local employers and workforce agencies to support individuals experiencing homelessness by connecting them to job training and employment opportunities.
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Myah’s career began in public service as a Senior Federal Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives, where she served nearly a decade in Congressman David Scott's administration. In this role, she managed constituent relations, public policy implementation, and federal program oversight across housing, economic development, and civil rights. Myah led groundbreaking initiatives including the Making Home Affordable Program and the $345 million dollar Hardest Hit Fund Program, which reduced homelessness by 80% in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District. She also established the district’s Housing Unit and served as the Senior EEOC Representative, resolving complex employment discrimination cases and maintaining a 95% favorable resolution rate. Her policy innovations and community advocacy directly improved economic stability and equity for thousands of families.
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Throughout Myah's tenure at Congressman David Scott's office, she had the honor of working alongside Congressman David Scott, President Obama Administration, the Honorable and Legendary Congressman John Lewis, and Congressman Hank Johnson to create, design, and implement housing policies. We also hosted foreclosure prevention events yearly to prevent constituents in the 4th, 5th, and 13th congressional district from becoming homeless.​
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A proven strategist and collaborative leader, Myah has over a decade of supervisory and management experience guiding cross-sector teams, designing compliance frameworks, and building programs that align policy intent with real-world impact. She is highly skilled in policy analysis, government relations, project and program management, stakeholder engagement, and public sector leadership.
​Throughout her career, Myah has been recognized for her ability to integrate policy analysis, program design, compliance oversight, and stakeholder engagement into results-driven leadership. Her mission through Myah’s Resource Center Corporation is to continue empowering individuals, businesses, and communities through access to resources, innovative program development, and advocacy for equitable public policy.
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Myah holds a Master of Art degree in Public Administration from Clayton State University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Georgia State University. She is also a Certified System Administrator, reflecting her dedication to lifelong learning and innovation in governance and leadership.