Darrelle Johnson

Darrelle Johnson is a visionary, people-centered leader with more than 20 years of experience in Human Capital Management across performing arts, luxury hospitality, and airline catering. She has guided people and culture strategies that align business goals with human-centered practices, including mergers, HRIS implementations, and organizational change, always with a focus on preserving creative integrity and organizational stability. She currently serves as Vice President of People and Culture at the New York Philharmonic, overseeing Human Resources and Social Impact for one of the country’s leading cultural institutions. Previously, as Vice President of People and Culture at Jujamcyn Theaters, she launched the company’s first fellowship and mentorship program and advanced equitable practices that elevated employee engagement. Most recently, she served as Director of Inclusion and Diversity at The Broadway League, where she led industry-wide initiatives to strengthen workplace culture and belonging across commercial theatre. Darrelle mentors early-career professionals, volunteers with Lehman College’s School of the Arts and other cultural organizations and serves on the Black Theatre United 7G Committee. Recognized for her dynamic and collaborative leadership, she is skilled at building trust between creative and operational teams while fostering inclusive and sustainable workplace cultures. Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Darrelle holds a degree from Nova Southeastern University, is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional, and a member of IDC® and The Society for Diversity.