Johanna Vetter is responsible for advancing strategic solutions that help broaden Start Early’s base of support, increase organizational awareness and expand visibility nationally. Johanna leads the marketing, communications, and impact strategies to support Start Early’s mission of closing the opportunity gap and creating more equitable early learning experiences for our youngest learners.

Before joining Start Early, Johanna was the chief marketing officer at Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization. While there, she spearheaded brand strategy, marketing, digital efforts, and individual giving to drive awareness, engagement, and support for the organization and its local food bank network.

Johanna holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Providence College. By far, her most rewarding role has been being a mom to her son, Henry, and daughter, Ana. She and her family live on Chicago’s North Shore.