Our Founder

Greetings! My name is Alexis Johnson and I am the Founder and Owner of Persist On! Over the past 7 years, I have worked closely with students and families as they make one of the most delicate decisions of a young person’s life: Do I go to college or take a different path? While this question comes with a variety of emotions, I am happy to report that more than half of the hundreds of students I have worked with said, yes to college and are persisting at rates higher than the national averages for their demographics. As the old saying goes, “Do what you love, and never work a day in your life.” I am happy to have found my passion working with young scholars. Originally from Cleveland, OH, I graduated from Saint Martin de Porres High School, a Cristo Rey Network high school and then went on to earning my bachelor’s degree at The Ohio State University. I look forward to making college a normal part of a student’s path and can’t wait work with your organization!