John
Joanino
Senior Manager of Innovation & Impact, Emerson Collective
John Joanino is Senior Manager of Innovation & Impact at Emerson Collective, where he leads initiatives at the intersection of technology, governance, and social change. He focuses on protecting youth in the digital age, shifting narratives, and advancing state policy through strategic partnerships.
He previously worked at Omidyar Network on the Responsible Technology and Reimagining Capitalism teams, where he supported policy campaigns, advanced organizational strategy, and served as Interim Chief of Staff for Programs. He has a decade of experience in civil rights, government innovation, and strategic philanthropy, including leading digital strategy at Advancement Project California and serving as a commissioner on California’s 2020 Census Commission.
John holds a Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School with a certificate in Management, Leadership, and Decision Sciences, and a BA in Sociology from UCLA, where he served as student body president. He is also a certified yoga instructor, bringing a human-centered approach to innovation that blends strategic rigor with empathy and a lifelong commitment to inclusive impact.
