Larissa Johnson

National (2019)

Residential Energy Program Manager

Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

Rockville, Maryland

Personal pronouns: She, her, hers

📅 For the past two decades, Larissa Johnson has been passionately committed to enhancing the well-being of communities, focusing on fostering environments that promote the health and happiness to invigorate community livelihood.

🍃 With a Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, she has a solid foundation in the interconnectedness of environmental factors and public health. Her early career centered around nutrition, physical activity, and chronic disease prevention, where she realized the environment is fundamental to our overall health. Clean air, water, green spaces, and affordable energy are crucial to our daily lives and our ability to thrive in a global economy.

🔌As the Residential Energy Program Manager for Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection, she educates communities on the critical link between energy use and climate change. By making this information accessible and engaging, she empowers people to take action towards a sustainable future.

🫧 Additionally, Larissa has founded Formula For Fun, LLC a wellness company with a unique mission: to infuse more joy and playfulness into the world. Having spent decades immersed in serious and often stressful work environments, she has personally experienced the toll that constant pressure and burnout can take on one's mental and physical well-being. This realization led her to create Formula For Fun, where the primary goal is to demonstrate that fun is not just an accessory to wellness; it is the core driver, cultivating a vibrant, dynamic environment where everyone can flourish. Her proprietary blend of laugh, move, and play is designed to help individuals reconnect with their innate sense of fun, transforming not just their workspaces but their entire lives. Formula For Fun encourages a culture where serious work and enjoyment coexist harmoniously. This approach is not only beneficial but essential for fostering a positive and productive work environment. It is a universal truth that spans all generations: when people are having fun, they are more engaged, innovative, and collaborative.