Cassandra “CJ” Johnson

Cassandra “CJ” is a retired Air Force Senior Non-Commissioned Officer currently working on her doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership. Her work in the Air Force included being a linguist, a diplomat, an intelligence analyst, a teacher, and a financial and operations manager.

CJ is running for Champaign County Treasurer because she’s knows she has the skills, energy, and determination necessary to fix the problems in the Treasurer’s office. She plans to improve processes and provide strategic vision for the staff, while engaging the community to rebuild their trust in the office.

If elected, CJ would be the first African-American woman sworn in to a countywide office in Champaign County.