HI, I’M JOHANA (THE H IS SILENT).

EMMY AWARD-WINNING CREATIVE DIRECTOR (ART)

Creative Director, with a passion for creating authentic worlds and stories for brands.

I’m currently taking a sabbatical to experience the world (32 countries and counting).
I’ll be back in the U.S. end of 2024 (November) and open to new full-time opportunities.

I was born in Bogotá, Colombia (I'm a US citizen).
Immigrated at the awkward age of 11 (wrote a poem about it).

Check out my copy partner of 10 years: Chanae Reed 

THINGS I'M PROUD OF...

  • Out of 1400+ applicants, I was one of 19 to be honored and selected for the Cannes Lions - See It Be It 2024 Cohort.

  • My work for “NBA Lane” was nominated for three Emmys, winning the Sports Emmy for Outstanding Production Design/Art Direction.

  • I have been awarded and recognized by the MOMA, Cannes Lions, Clio Awards, Tribeca X, SXSW, NYFA, The One Show, ESPN, Sports Business Journal, Sports Center, Fast Company, Complex and many more.

  • I am a Native Spanish / English speaker and Animal Whisperer.

  • Back in the day I was a proud FIU Resident Assistant (this was one of my favorite jobs ever and I still keep in touch with many of my residents).

MY PATH:

  • LINKEDIN - Previously at Majority, DDB, Translation LLC, BBDO, Giant Spoon, VaynerMedia.

  • Miami Ad School ‘14-’16
    Art Direction | 2015 4a’s OJS IV Scholarship Recipient

  • Florida International University ‘10-’14
    B.S. in Mass Communications with a Minor in Marketing