Damon King brings extensive experience in mission-driven storytelling and nonprofit management. Throughout his career, he has focused on cultivating supporters who advocate for and invest in youth focused, mission-based causes.
A graduate of Cristo Rey Birmingham (formerly Holy Family Cristo Rey), Mr. King has a deep personal connection to the Cristo Rey mission and a longstanding relationship with Cristo Rey Richmond. Through his dedicated volunteer work across the school, he continues to champion the community’s mission of expanding educational and professional opportunities for students.
Mr. King is a proud graduate of the University of Alabama and earned his Master of Public Administration and Policy from American University in Washington, D.C. He is married to Dr. Elijah T. Johnson of Virginia Peninsula Community College and Virginia Commonwealth University. In his free time, Mr. King enjoys creating new dishes in the kitchen and spending time with their mini-schnauzer, Dexter.
“As a former Cristo Rey Scholar, I know firsthand the power of this mission. I’m thrilled to join Cristo Rey Richmond High School and cannot wait to tell the story of the incredible impact being made right here in our community.”
