Aaron Johnson

Grants Manager | RSS

Born in Long Beach, California, Aaron moved to Denver as a teen with his family after the 1992 L.A. riots. His lived experience fuels his passion for supporting others on their recovery journey.

As Grants Manager and Peer Support Specialist at Summit Healing, AJ oversees Grant Writing, Full-Cycle Grant Management, Program Evaluations and Reporting, and Fundraising while also contributing to the Branding, Digital Media, and Public Relations at Summit Healing. His expertise spans Graphic and Web Design, Video and Audio Engineering, and Advocacy in Mental Health and Recovery.

Aaron also plays a key role in Policy Development and Administrative Operations as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Aaron is also a dedicated member of the Peer Coaching lineup at Summit Healing, facilitating Individual and Group Peer Coaching sessions, Resource Navigation, and House Management.

“Recovery is adaptation, improvisation, and evolution. With a body, you get a life; with a life, you get a journey; and with a journey, you get some wrong turns. Reaching your destination is what's truly important.” AJ is a proud father to his daughter Aaliyah Jonae and embraces his heritage as an AAPI Pacific Islander American of Samoan and Native Hawaiian descent. His leadership and commitment have been instrumental in expanding Summit Healing’s impact and outreach.