Ms. Kauffman Johnson worked with a philanthropic organization to design a national program to reduce the use and release of toxic chemicals in manufacturing. She currently serves as the Executive Director for that program, the Chemical Strategies Partnership (CSP). She has worked extensively with clients to strategically assess their manufacturing operations to improve environmental and chemical management, reduce the use of hazardous materials, and reduce costs. Ms. Kauffman Johnson also co-founded the CMS Forum, a membership arm of CSP, which includes leading chemical service suppliers, their customers, and other stakeholders.

Ms Kauffman Johnson also serves on the strategy team for WELL Network, a non-profit nonpartisan leadership organization uniting women throughout California to ensure the environmental health and well-being of families and communities.  Previously, she guided the launch of the Roots of Change (ROC) Fund, a foundation collaborative supporting work to catalyze the transition to a healthier food system and a healthier environment in California.

Prior to joining CEA, Ms. Kauffman Johnson was the founding Director of the Pacific Coast Regional Office of the Ocean Conservancy (formerly the Center for Marine Conservation). She also served as a market analyst for recycled plastic at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Ms. Kauffman Johnson is the recipient of the 2005 PIBA Award for Outstanding Safety, Health and Environmental Leadership to the Silicon Valley EH&S Community.  She holds a Masters in Public Policy from Harvard University and a B.A. in Human Biology from Stanford University.

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