Young Professionals: Blake Johnson

Meet the rising stars who are leading the Capital Region from the heart

Blake Johnson, 37, once told himself he wouldn’t follow his mother’s career path. She’d been an educator — both a teacher and a principal— and while he respected her work, he wouldn’t pursue the same trajectory. He eventually changed his mind, setting off on a course that ultimately led him to his current role as chief strategy officer at Child Action.

Jul 10, 2025 Rachel Leibrock